Legendary feats cited as 19IB turns 39

By 19th Infantry Battalion, 8ID PA
October 23, 2012

KANANGA, Leyte  –  Leyte chief executives who attended the 39th Founding Anniversary of the 19th Infantry Battalion on Friday, October 19, 2012 cited before other guests the integrated efforts of LGUs and commandos towards sustaining peace and development in the province.

In an evening social held at an Army camp based in Kananga, Leyte, chief executives figured out how 19th IB back the LGU’s quest to bring development for their constituents.

Mayor Eric Codilla of Ormoc City recalled how startled he was when abandoned NPA camps were discovered by the soldiers at the outskirts of his town in 2006.

“They even have tunnels connected in the vicinity of a certain hospital in Ormoc City which was believed to be the rebels’ passageway whenever they have casualties”, the three-termer mayor of Ormoc said.

On the other hand, Mayor Maria Corazon Remandaban of Tabango, Leyte who is to host a Youth Leadership Summit before end of this month lauded the commandos for its continued support especially when 19IB conducts seminar on Disaster Rescue Operations to her constituents.

Meanwhile, Mayor Elmer Codilla of Kananga, Leyte named 19IB as a close partner in various LGU undertakings in his town even up to present. One of the celebrated accomplishments of 19IB and LGU Kananga was the surrender of former rebels and supporters during his second term as mayor.

Lt. Col. Joel Alejandro Nacnac, commanding officer of 19IB was humbled by the feats cited by the chief executives. He was grateful that the LGUs in the area of responsibility of 19IB extended the same support given to the forerunners of the Leyte based Army battalion which remained in Leyte since 2001.

In his anniversary message, Lt. Col. Nacnac stressed the significant feats of 19IB since he assumed command early January of this year. He also highlighted their week long activities which were conducted in commemoration to the same event.