christmas party 2008

The spirit of Christmas enhanced the harmonious relationship of 104th Infantry (SULTAN) Brigade with the stakeholders of Lanao del Norte. This was manifested when throngs of visitors from all sectors of the society attended the Brigade Christmas Party on December 14, 2008.
Shown on the photo is Aleem Elias Macarandas delivering the opening prayer of the occasion.

To view more pictures of the activity visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/morados29/ChristmasParty14Dec08?authkey=42aqJNRplsk&feat=directlink

Abwher present at 403rd Xmas Party

Egg relay contest: daog ko!

SULTAN Brigade pictorials

Sultan Brigade Commander delivering his assumption speech last 09 Sep 08 emphasizing to personnel of the brigade to focus and put to bear all energies and resources to neutralize the soonest the Lawless MILF Group that have threatened the peace in Lanao del Norte; to enhance linkages with counterparts in all sectors to generate support in best attaining the brigade mission; to support the thrusts of local government executives and in all undertakings to uphold and protect the rights of the citizenry as enshrined in Constitution by following the AFP Rules of Engagement, Human Rights, and the International Humanitarian Law.


The Secretary of National Defense with Sultan Brigade Commander at Brgy Tambo, Munai last 16 Nov 08, giving insights on how to better serve and protect the people of Munai especially the IDPs.





Exchanging pleasantries with the Chief of Staff AFP during the latter's visit to the Sultan Brigade last 18 Sep 08 at Maria Cristina, Iligan City.








The Commander, 8th Infantry Division with Commander, Sultan Brigade in a press conference at Philippine Information Agency last 15 Oct 08. The former was citing the sacrifices of other areas in his area of responsibility with the pull out of 43IB in effort to hasten the recovery of Lanao del Norte.






Exchanging views with the Congressman of 2nd District, Lanao del Norte and with the US Forces last 17 Oct 08 at Tubod regading the resumption of development projects in the province.






Sultan Troopers facilitating the return of the IDPs of Matampay, Munai last 02 Dec 08. Through the concerted efforts of the different NGOs, POs, LGUs and the Sultan Brigade, more or less 250 families returned to their respective homes after months of stay at the evecuation center in Munai.






The Sultan Brigade Commander urging the leadeship of Serviamos Foundation last 30 Nov 08 at MSU-IIT Gym, to extend its Small Enterprise Development Program to the IDPs as many of them have lost the drive and the capacity to recover economically.

104th Christmas Party

On 14 December 2008 Sultan Troopers together with their dependents celebrated the Christmas party at headquarters 104th Bde, Maria Cristina, Iligan City. The highlights of the activity was the offering the Holy mass and followed by parlor games of the children. The part 2 of the activity was conducted on 1800h on the sameday at the compound of NPC and was attended by the different sectors.

Ocular Survey of Camp Bilal

The establishment of a military camp in Bilal Complex and the restoration of Lapayan- Poona Piagapo- Tangclao and Pantao Ragat- Tangclao Road sections offer a four-fold advantage;

a. Reduces the activities of MILF rebels in Lanao del Norte
b. Spurs economic growth in Poona Piagapo and its neighboring municipalities
c. Facilitates the delivery of government’s basic services to the communities; and
d. Serves as buffer of terrorists activities along the MSR of coastal towns.

Bilal Camp Complex which is composed of two barangays namely; Tangclao and Nunungan has a land area of more less 150 hectares. The former base camp of Commander Bravo can accommodate an infantry brigade/ battalion to include its tenant and support units.

There are two sources of potable water within the complex all located in Brgy Tangclao in which Commander Bravo and its followers had been utilizing.

To reach the complex by land one can go through the following routes; The Lapayan-Poona Piagapo- Tangclao Road section approximately 32 kilometers in length from the road junction in Lapayan, Kauswagan, LDN and the Pantao Ragat-Tangclao Road Section of approximately 10 kilometers from road junction in Pacalundo, Baloi, LDN. However, most of the road sections in these routes passable only to vehicles with front drive.

The last electrical post provide by Lanao Norte Electric Cooperative (LANECO) is in Barangay Pantaon of Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte approximately 4 kilometers before reaching the complex.

Accordingly, former base camp of Commander Bravo owned by private individuals; a certain Oranda Powasa and Emran Limbona.

Camp Bilal complex is a hilly area. Coastal town of Maigo down to the city of Iligan is visible from there. Coconut, corn and rice are the main products; also, there were traces of illegal logging found in the area.

Those four-fold advantage maybe realize only when those roads are
rehabilitated with the provisions of drainage systems including the repair of Baloi bridge in barangay Pacalundo followed by the establishment of a battalion/brigade-sized camp in the proposed area.

104th Infantry Brigade explains checkpoints

Also in PA Website: Military sets up checkpoint in Iligan, draws mixed reactions from public

Army Sultan Commander Assumes 104th Infantry Brigade

     9 September 2008 to date