- GILBERT BAYORAN
Starting Nov. 14, the Armed Forces of the Philippines Visayas Command (Viscom) will have a new commander.
However, the successor of outgoing Viscom chief, Lt. Gen. Robert Dauz, has not been known, as of this time.
Dauz is retiring from the military service on Nov. 14, after 38 years of rendering service to the AFP.
Viscom supervises the Army’s 3rd and 8th Infantry Divisions, the Philippine Air Force, and the Navy stationed in the whole Visayas region.
On Nov. 8 and 9, Dauz rendered exit visits to the 3ID, headed by Major Gen. Benedict Arevalo in Jamindan, Capiz, and to the 303rd Infantry Brigade, led by Brig. Gen. Inocencio Pasaporte, in Murcia, Negros Occidental.
Dauz, a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class 1988, praised the 303rd Infantry Brigade for their successful anti insurgency campaign in Negros Occidental, that resulted in the dismantling of the Northern Negros Front, and the weakening of two guerilla fronts in central Negros.
He encouraged troops to continue their excellent efforts, by actively providing quick disaster-response in times of calamity and disaster.
In his speech during his visit at Camp Macario Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz, Dauz personally talked and bade farewell to the 3ID personnel, whom he reminded to always be with the company that appreciates their efforts.
“You should always find yourself in the presence of those who appreciate your value,” the Army general said.
Arevalo lauded the dynamic leadership of Dauz in leading the soldiers in the Visayas area.
Arevalo also praised the excellent leadership of Dauz, as he led the troops in responding to the people’s needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, onslaught of typhoons, and other threats in the Visayas.
The change of command ceremony on Nov. 14 is expected to be presided over by AFP chief, Lt. Gen. Bartolome Bacarro./GB
