EastMinCom Welcomes New Commander

NSFA, Panacan, Davao City – Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, installed MGen. Luis Rex D. Bergante as the new Commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) succeeding MGen Jose Ma Cuerpo II, the Acting Commander, in a Change of Command Ceremony on June 7. Gen. Brawner urged MGen. Bergante to maximize the capabilities of Brigade Commanders and emphasized the importance of professionalism and strategic thinking in addressing both internal and external security threats. MGen. Bergante reflected on his previous achievements as the 1001st Brigade Commander, underscoring the importance of genuine community engagement and post-conflict reconciliation. He emphasized the need for a sincere commitment to helping communities and improving people’s lives. Before his current role, MGen. Bergante served in various key positions and led the Philippine Army’s prestigious educational institution responsible for honing soldiers’ professionalism and performance excellence, the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Philippine Army. MGen Bergante is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy “Bigkis-lahi” Class of 1990 and graduated number 7 in his class.#