The Army's 62nd Infantry Battalion in northern Negros will have a new commander effective November 5.

Lt. Col. Rommel Cordova said yesterday that he is leaving the 62IB for another assignment in Metro Manila.

Cordova served the 62IB for almost two years.

During his stint as 62IB commander, Northern Negros was among the areas in Negros Occidental declared as peaceful and ready for further development in June last year.

Lt. Col. Arnel Cabugon, the executive officer of the 301st Infantry Brigade in Iloilo, is slated to replace Cordova as 62IB commander.

Maj. Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero, 3ID commanding general, will preside over the change of command, tomorrow in Brgy. Bato, Sagay City.

Cordova yesterday gave Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. a plaque of appreciation, in recognition for his support to the 62IB in attaining the objectives of IPSP Bayanihan, and in the declaration of Negros Occidental as peaceful and ready for further development.

Guerrero is expected to confer on Cordova a Military Merit Medal, in recognition of his leadership and exploits in northern Negros.

More than a month ago, Lt. Col. Eugene Badua also took over the 11IB command from Lt. Col. Paulito Idul, who is now commanding the 12th Infantry Battalion.

The 62nd and 11th Infantry Battalions in northern and central Negros are under the supervision of the 303rd Infantry Brigade.* GPB

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