Mati City, Davao Oriental, September 21, 2015 — The 701st Infantry (KAGITINGAN) Brigade
celebrated its 7th Reactivation Anniversary last September 15, 2015 at
the 701st Headquarters, Sitio Magay, Don Martin Marundan, Mati City Davao
Oriental.
The activity was attended by no less than the
Provincial Governor, Honorable Corazon N Malanyaon and the Congressman of 2nd
Dictrict, Honorable Nelson “Boy” Dayanghirang.
There were about 200 visitors who
joined this momentous occasion coming from the different sectors of the
society. From the uniformed men, Colonel Casiano Monilla, the newly installed
Assistant Division Commander of the 10th Infantry Division heads the
contingent, Police Senior Superintendent Joseph Sepulchre of Davao Oriental
Provincial Police Office, and Director III Adzhar Albani of Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency of Region 11.
Also, present are the Youth for Peace
Movement-Davao Oriental who had their variety show and the students from Mati
Elementary School Special Education Center who showcased their talents by
giving a doxology performance. There were also visitors and personalities
from the different municipalities of Davao Oriental who warmly celebrated the
anniversary.
Awards were given to the different deserving
personalities both from the uniformed services and from the civilian sectors.
To mention a few, Gawad sa Kaunlaran, Plaque of Recognition and Appreciation,
and Combat Excellence Award. Also, the launching of the 701st Brigade hymn entitled
“TROPA NG KAGITINGAN” culminated the activity. The hymn was composed by Mr.
Dioscoro Vicentino and was sung by the Provincial Capitol Choir together with
the personnel of the Brigade. Indeed, the occasion was graced with different
performances from the different sectors and uniformed partners in peace and
development.
As what Governor Malanyaon said “I am a strong
advocate of convergence and made it as one of my development strategies. You
brought us honor through being the outstanding Brigade of the 7th Infantry
(KAUGNAY) Division. I am sure that with the remarkable change in the military
image, people who were once skeptical, and resentful of military presence and
doubtful of military motives to help depressed communities would realize the
military’s sincerity and commitment and would see the benefit working together
to bring about change towards peace and development.”
“This Brigade has attained its lofty status
because of pride and prestige. It will continue to perform well for it has a
vision and mission well defined and understood by every member of Team
Kagitingan. Now it has a hymn and a rallying point. 701st Infantry (KAGITINGAN)
Brigade will always be your peacekeepers and defenders of freedom and
democracy. Help us attain our goals and make this province a bastion of
peace and development. Least we forget, KAGITINGAN stands for bravery, valor,
sincerity, candor, truthfulness and desire to fulfill its mission, goal and
objectives”, Col Datuin Jr said on his message.(4th Civil Military
Operations Company, Public Affairs Office, PA)
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