Western Command celebrates 43rd anniversary By Sev Borda III The military’s Western Command (WESCOM) celebrated its 43rd Anniversary, March 29, 2018, with the theme “Team WESCOM @ 43: Kaakibat sa Paglilingkod, Kabalikat ng Palaweño Tungo sa Patuloy na Kapayapaan, Kaunlaran at Matatag na Palawan.”
The celebration was headed by Vice Admiral Rene V. Medina with Vice Admiral Gaudencio C. Collado Jr, who represented General Benjamin R. Madrigal Jr, Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, as the Guest of Honor and Speaker.
The event also recognized all the outstanding employees and stakeholders for their significant contributions.
WESCOM Outstanding Personnel:
Officer of the Year – CDR EMERSON C DAVID PN (GSC)
Enlisted Personnel of the Year – TSg Sheryl Debraliz F Petalver PAF
Civilian Employee of the Year – Mr Winifredo B Paduga II CE
CAA of the Year – CAA Judy O Sonio PA
Individual Awardees:
KIGCMR – S2GM John Philip N Mendez PN
KIGCMR – S2RD Axel O Betita PN
KIGCMR – S2QM Jose Evanecer C Sevilla Jr PN
KIGCMR – S2ET Jerwin B Basallote PN
KIGCMR – F2MR Henry Luis M Fernandez PN
Unit Awardees:
Combat Company of the Year – 212th Marine Company, MBLT12
Combat Service Support Company of the Year – Combat Service Support Task Group – 3, JTFP
Other Awards:
Best Ship of the Year – BRP RAMON ALCARAZ (PS16)
Best Aircraft of the Year – Fixed Wing NV312
Best Aircraft of the Year – Rotary Wing PZL W-3A SOKOL AIRCRAFT
(List of awardee from WESCOM Facebook Page)
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