Major General Jose Eriel M Niembra, 10th Infantry (Agila) Division Commander presided the ceremony, which was witnessed by various stakeholders.
Before his assumption, Angcao served as the Deputy Commander of the 1003rd Infantry Brigade; Assistant Chief of Unified Command Staff for Operations, U3 of the Visayas Command; and Commander of the 73rd Infantry Battalion.
Yecla, meanwhile, received various recognition for his outstanding accomplishment in his area of operations. As brigade commander, Yecla received the prestigious Philippine Military Academy Cavalier Award for Army Operations during the PMA Alumni Homecoming on February 18, 2023, handed by President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr.
During his stint, the 1003rd Brigade received three campaign streamer awards from the Armed Forces of the Philippines for dismantling Guerilla Front 55, Sub-Regional Guerilla Unit, and the Sub-Regional Committee 5. Raptor Brigade accomplished its campaign with zero AFP combat casualties, no firearms lost, and no recorded Human Rights Violations.
Yecla has assumed the position as assistant commander of Eastern Mindanao Command.
Angcao, in his message vowed to continue the legacy set by his predecessor. "We will continue to adopt innovative approaches, and evolve to overcome whatever challenges posed before this unit - to continue the gains in preventing the resurgence of the CTG,” he said.
Ancao vows his command will collectively strive for excellence and continue the legacy of Yecla.
Niembra commended the brand of leadership and excellence of Yecla while recognizing the vast role of stakeholders in the recent and continuing success of peace and sustainment efforts of the 10th ID. He further noted that Yecla’s accomplishments are difficult to achieve.
“Years have passed, and many commanders were here before us, but no one cleared Davao City except BGen Yecla, and with that, I commend his leadership. This victory will not be possible without the support of our stakeholders,” Niembra said.
Colonel Marion Angcao
Brigadier General Consolito Yecla