5IB conducts pinning of rank and insignia to the newly promoted enlisted personnel

Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines – Lieutenant Colonel Mars T. Gayat  of Philippine Army , Commanding Officer of the 5^th Infantry (Duty-Bound) Battalion, 1^st Infantry (TABAK) Division, Philippine Army officially pinned the new rank and insignia to newly promoted enlisted personnel to the next higher grade of this unit a total of one hundred twenty seven (127) Enlisted Personnel of  at different line companies, started at Charlie Company on 12 Oct 2016 with twenty seven (27) EP, Delta Coy 13 Oct 2016 with twenty eight (28) EP, Bravo Coy 15 Oct 2016 with thirty three (33) EP ,  Alpha Company 17 Oct 2016 with twenty five (25) EP and Battalion Headquarters on 24 October 2016 with fourteen (14) enlisted personnel.

In his message, Lieutenant Colonel Gayat Temphasized that promotion stands for higher expectations and profound responsibilities. The well-deserve promotion of said enlisted personnel is based on their individual accomplishments and service reputation which marked their invaluable service and commitment to serve the Philippine Army. (with report by: Maj. Elzhoor D. Jimlah/ posted by Becky D. de Asis - the redline news)