Army's 1ID appoints first female Batcom, intel chief
Published Jan 29, 2020 01:48 am
By Bonita Ermac
ILIGAN CITY -The army's 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division appointed a female officer to lead a battalion and a new intelligence chief following a Joint Change of Command and Chief of Office ceremony held at Tabak ground Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
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Lt. Col. Janet Laurena assumed command of the Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battalion (HHSBn). She succeeded Lt. Col. Norberto Agbay who is now the acting chief of the Governance and Strategy Management Office of 1ID.
Laurena is a member of the Officer Candidate Course Class of 1997.
She is a graduate of Command and General Staff Course (CGSC) Class 63-2018 and has a Master’s Degree in Public Management Major in Development and Security, a prerequisite for the key position she now assumed.
In her assumption speech, Laurena thanked the command for the trust and confidence in designating her as the Battalion Commander of the HHSBn 1ID, Philippine Army.
“I am ready to face the challenges ahead. The lessons I have gained in the service on responsibility, duty, trust, and loyalty, all these I will carry all throughout my military career,” said Laurena.
HHSBn is in-charge of the camp administration, security, and personnel support for 1ID.
Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Noel Abello is the new Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, G2 replacing Lt. Col. Joel Lobitaňa, who acted as chief upon the relief of the primary staff.
Abello is a member of Philippine Military Academy Class of 1997. He is also a graduate of Command and General Staff Course in AFP, Education, Training, and Doctrine Command.
Abello vowed to provide leadership and direction to the office, and do his best in order to accomplish the mission of 1ID.
Presiding officer Brig. Gen. Generoso “Gene” Ponio, Commander of 1ID advised the newly appointed battalion commander and chief of office to show the same passion and dedication in the performance of duty in implementing the government’s initiatives and advocacies.
“Let us look forward to achieving our mission and always bear in mind the duties and responsibilities we hold,” Ponio said.
(Photo via Bonita Ermac/ MANILA BULLETIN)
Lt. Col. Janet Laurena assumed command of the Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battalion (HHSBn). She succeeded Lt. Col. Norberto Agbay who is now the acting chief of the Governance and Strategy Management Office of 1ID.
Laurena is a member of the Officer Candidate Course Class of 1997.
She is a graduate of Command and General Staff Course (CGSC) Class 63-2018 and has a Master’s Degree in Public Management Major in Development and Security, a prerequisite for the key position she now assumed.
In her assumption speech, Laurena thanked the command for the trust and confidence in designating her as the Battalion Commander of the HHSBn 1ID, Philippine Army.
“I am ready to face the challenges ahead. The lessons I have gained in the service on responsibility, duty, trust, and loyalty, all these I will carry all throughout my military career,” said Laurena.
HHSBn is in-charge of the camp administration, security, and personnel support for 1ID.
Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Noel Abello is the new Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, G2 replacing Lt. Col. Joel Lobitaňa, who acted as chief upon the relief of the primary staff.
Abello is a member of Philippine Military Academy Class of 1997. He is also a graduate of Command and General Staff Course in AFP, Education, Training, and Doctrine Command.
Abello vowed to provide leadership and direction to the office, and do his best in order to accomplish the mission of 1ID.
Presiding officer Brig. Gen. Generoso “Gene” Ponio, Commander of 1ID advised the newly appointed battalion commander and chief of office to show the same passion and dedication in the performance of duty in implementing the government’s initiatives and advocacies.
“Let us look forward to achieving our mission and always bear in mind the duties and responsibilities we hold,” Ponio said.