The 28th IB will comprise the Core Unit of the Philippine Army United Nations Light Infantry Battalion (Team) for the UN PSO Mission.
Prior to their deployment next year, the soldiers will undergo training for a year in Luzon.
Major General Jose Eriel Niembra, commander of 10th ID in his message during the send-off ceremony held at Sgt. Demerin Grandstand, Camp General Manuel T Yan Sr., Mawab, Davao De Oro, on Tuesday (June 13) advised the troopers to embrace the mission with utmost dedication and professionalism.
"Your actions will speak volumes about the character and results of the Filipino soldiers. Remember, you are not only representing the 10th Infantry Division but also the Philippine Army and the Philippines as a whole. Your conduct will shape the perception of future Filipino peacekeepers, and you have the power to inspire generations to come," Niembra said.
During the ceremony, the 28th IB received Command Plaques from the 1001st Infantry Brigade and the 10th ID for their efforts in destroying New People’s Army (NPA) Guerilla Front 2 and Sub-Regional Guerilla Unit (SRGU) of Sub-Regional Committee 2 (SRC 2), all under the Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC).
The dismantling of these units has contributed to the declaration of Davao de Oro as insurgency-free.
10th ID commander Major General Jose Eriel Niembra. Photos from 10th ID