Brig. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio assumed his new post as 4th Commanding General of Joint Task Force Sulu following turnover ceremonies at Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista in Jolo, Sulu on Wednesday, Feb. 23.
Philippine Army Commanding General Lt.Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. presided over the ceremony as personnel of the 11th Infantry Division welcomed their new commander.
"As I assume this position, I will pursue the current thrust of our Commanding General. Strengthening the unit's capabilities to defeat the enemy and meet the timeline and deadline, responsive and efficient human resource management, adherence to good governance with transparency and accountability, actively sustain inter-agency cooperation and institutionalizing the whole-of-the nation approach to win the peace. " said BGen Patrimonio during his assumption speech.
Patrimonio served as Commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team prior to his new assignment.
He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Sambisig” Class of 1991.
Patrimonio replaced former JTF Sulu Commander Maj. Gen. William Gonzales who was assigned to his new post as Inspector General of the Philippines at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City.
Gonzales thanked JTF Sulu personnel, the Sulu local government and other stakeholders for their support in maintaining peace and order in Sulu province.