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564ECB joins the Philippine Army's 125th Founding Anniversary celebration

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna --- The 564th Engineer Construction Battalion participates in the simultaneous celebration of the Philippine Army’s 125th Founding Anniversary with troops in the frontlines via video teleconferencing held on March 14, 2022 at Camp Macario Sakay, Los Baños, Laguna. The celebration was highlighted by the simultaneous handing over of anniversary packages composed of food packs and uniforms. Logistics package comprised of Army Housing information leaflets, coffee table book, and motorcycle were also received by the unit.

In his speech during the ceremony, Lieutenant General Romeo S Brawner Jr, Commanding General, Philippine Army, reiterated his command thrusts and tasks encapsulated in the acronym “S-E-R-V-E” where “S” stands for the taking care of the soldier who is considered the most important aspect of the organization; “E” represents the enhancement of soldier’s individual skills and unit competencies; “R” means pushing down resources to ground units; “V” represents victorious against all threats to national security; and lastly, “E” represents the importance of fulfilling our duties during the forthcoming national election. He also underscored that this year’s theme “Kapayapaan Para sa Lahat” is very fitting because that is what the Philippine Army wants to achieve.”

ACDI MPC donates to 564th Engineer Construction Battalion

Representatives from the Acdi Multipurpose Cooperative handed over donations to the 564th Engineer Construction Battalion on February 10, 2022. Said donations were comprised of bed and bath linens to include face masks that were formally received by the Battalion Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ramon T Gurat II CE (GSC) PA.

During the turn-over ceremony, Lieutenant Colonel Gurat II acknowledged the continuous support received by the unit from the financial institution. "Team Tagabuklod is beyond grateful for the generosity of ACDI. These donations will benefit our soldiers especially those who are in the field, working on our development support projects," he remarked.

564th Engineer Construction Battalion receives Plaque of Appreciation from Army Personnel Management Center

CAMP MACARIO SAKAY, Los Baños, Laguna - Lieutenant Colonel Ramon T Gurat II (CE) PA, Commanding Officer of the 564th Engineer Construction Battalion, 51st Engineer Brigade, Philippine Army, personally received the Plaque of Appreciation from the Army Personnel Management Center (APMC) --- under the leadership of its Director, Colonel Patrick B De Villa --- in a simple ceremony held on February 9, 2022 at Camp Sakay, Los Baños, Laguna. The unit was recognized for its engineer support rendered to the APMC particularly the enhancement of testing room of the latter's Army Testing Office, Recruitment and Attrition Division from October 11 to December 15, 2021.

Representing the APMC during the awarding ceremony is Maj Junefer D Camacho (CE) PA, Corps of Engineers Career Adviser. He underscored the unit's contribution through engineer support in the accomplishment of their mission. "With the improvement of the Army Testing Center comes a secure space where our personnel and recruitment applicants undergo periodic proficiency exams and service aptitude tests respectively," he said. He further lauded the efforts of the unit and extended his gratitude on APMC's behalf.

ARMY NEWS

Army neutralizes 2 Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group members in Lanao del Sur

Operating troops from the Army's 51st Infantry Battalion (51IB) of the 1st Infantry Division neutralized two Dawlah Islmiyah (DI)-Maute Group members in a three-minute gunfight at Sitio Kangkong, Brgy Palacat, Piagapo, Lanao del Sur on February 5, 2022.

511B identified the slain terrorists as Arafat Amino alias Salama and a certain alias Gazali, who were linked to shooting incidents that victimized workers who were part of government development projects in Piagapo. Troops captured an M16 rifle and one caliber 45 pistol at the encounter site.

Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner, Jr., lauded 51IB troops for neutralizing the two DI members which will ultimately result in safer communities.

For more detail, see: https://www.facebook.com/51IBFuerteUno/posts/4588142964647674

The 564 Engineer Construction Batallion, 51st Engineer Brigade, Philippine Army, led by Liutenant Colonel Ramon T Gurat II CE (GSC) PA participated in the simultaneous flag-raising in connection with AFP's 86th Founding Anniversary held at Camp General Macario M Sakay, Los Baños, Laguna, Tuesday, 21 December 2021.

During the activity, Colonel Romulo R Satparam OS (GSC) PA, Group Commander, 4th RCDG, ARESCOM, PA delivered the message of Lieutenant General Andres C Centino Philippine Army, Chief of Staff Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Some notable parts in the Chief of Staff AFP’s message:
“To the men and women of the Armed Forces, as we celebrate our 86th year anniversary with sterling and people-oriented service, let us not waiver in exemplifying our core values of Honor, Service and Patriotism, as we faithfully serve our country and people.”
“Sa ating patuloy na pagsasabuhay ng huwarang katapangan at pagmamahal sa bayan ng ating mga ninuno, ako ay lubos na naniniwala, na ang bawat sundalo na bumubuo ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas ay walang pag-aalinlangang malalampasan ang mga pagsubok at mananatiling nagsisilbing Kaagapay ng Mamamayan, Lalaban Para sa Kapayapaan, Sagisag ng Kadakilaan”
Happy 86th Founding Anniversary Armed Forces of the Philippines!