• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Four military officers assigned at the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division were promoted, and 26 new officers were assigned to the 3ID.
Promoted to the rank of full-fledged colonel were Lt. Col. J Jay Javines, Assistant Chief of Staff for Civil-Military Operations (G7), Lt. Col. Constander Cahayon, Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence (G2), Lt. Col. Joseph Jason Estrada, Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel (G1), and Lt. Col. Jussel Parlan, Commanding Officer of the Camp Peralta Station Hospital.
Javines was formerly assigned as 79th Infantry Battalion commander in northern Negros.
Maj. Gen. Marion Sison, 3ID commander, led the pinning of rank insignia to the newly promoted Army colonels on January 23 at Camp Macario Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz, as he also formally welcomed 26 newly assigned military officers to the 3ID.
In his message, Sison emphasized the importance of leadership, integrity, and teamwork in the military profession.
“As leaders, it is our duty to serve as role models, inspire our soldiers, and uphold the values that make us strong — unity, discipline, and excellence. I am confident that each one of you will contribute to the continued success of the 3ID and the Philippine Army as a whole,” Sison said in a statement.
He further reminded the officers that their promotions and assignments were not just a recognition of their hard work, but also an increased responsibility to lead with courage and dedication in the service of the nation.
“Let this ceremony serve as a reminder that leadership is not just about rank or position, but about the positive impact we have on those who serve under us,” Sison stressed.*