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Army's 10th Infantry Division honors four retired generals
Four former commanders of the Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division returned to their old headquarters in Davao de Oro for a rare homecoming tribute on Friday. The gathering recognized the retired generals' contributions to the unit's operational development.
LSN Philippines ·
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Four retired military generals who previously led the Army's 10th Infantry Division (10ID) gathered at Camp General Manuel T. Yan Sr. in Barangay Tuboran, Mawab, Davao de Oro on Friday, Aug. 28, for an exceptional homecoming ceremony honoring their service.
The event marked a rare occasion bringing together the former commanders whose tenures shaped the division's operational capabilities and institutional development. The gathering at the 10ID headquarters underscored the unit's acknowledgment of leadership contributions spanning multiple command periods.
The 10th Infantry Division, a major component of the Philippine Army's operations in Mindanao, has maintained institutional traditions recognizing former commanders' roles in the unit's evolution. Such homecoming tributes are uncommon within military establishments, reflecting the significance of the attending generals' legacies within the division.
The ceremony represented a formal recognition of the retired officers' stewardship during their respective tenures commanding one of the country's critical military formations. Officials did not immediately disclose additional details regarding specific accomplishments highlighted during the tribute.