ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Two senior officers have assumed key positions at the headquarters of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) in this southern port city, a military official said Friday.
They are Col. Antonio Rafael Abundabar and Lt. Col. Reymondo Delgado, who were installed in their new positions by Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Westmincom chief, in a ceremony held Thursday in Camp Basilio Navarro here.
Maj. Arvin John Encinas, the Westmincom spokesperson, said Abundabar replaced Col. Clarence Abellera as the Westmincom’s assistant chief of the Unified Command Staff for Plans.
Encinas said Abellera has been reassigned as deputy inspector general of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in Villamor Airbase, Pasay City.
Delgado, meanwhile, was appointed assistant chief of the Unified Command Staff for Education and Training.
Delgado took the helm from Col. Miguel Ceballos, the assistant chief of the Unified Command Staff for Civil-Military Operations of Westmincom.
Sobejana led the conferment of awards on the outgoing officers in recognition of their invaluable service and contributions to the command.
“We once more recognize the service and accomplishments of Colonel Abellera and Colonel Ceballos. You are one of the reasons why we continue to accomplish our goals and meet our objectives,” Sobejana said.
“I know the challenges that come with assuming new responsibilities, but you have my trust and confidence. Your commitment, talent, and competence will help in translating our goals into reality,” he added. (PNA)
