| THE COMMANDER |
LTC FELIMON T SANTOS JR FA (GSC) PA
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UNIT
LOGO (Symbols and Representation) |
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| SHIELD |
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represents the role of the Battalion
in protecting the people from lawless elements and those
who undermine the security and the integrity of the state. |
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| THREE
STARS |
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represents the three
(3) main island groups of the Philippines - Luzon, Visayas
and Mindanao, where the 63rd Infantry Battalion can be
deployed. |
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| BOLO |
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a metallic weapon
used by patriotic Filipinos in their fight against tyranny
and oppression in order to attain independence |
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| 63 |
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the numerical designation of
the Battalion as an Infantry unit of the Philippine Army. |
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| INF
BN |
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simply states the
type and size of the unit. |
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| INNOVATOR |
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the word implies creativeness,
resourcefulness, a change for the best, providing something
new, unique and indelibility. |
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The SHIELD is colored light green which symbolizes
fertility and richness of the natural resources of the country.
The numerical designation 63, the letters INF BN
and the BOLO are colored white which represents
sincerity in serving God, country and people. It also symbolizes
purity of intentions of the Battalion. The handle of
the BOLO is colored black usually made of / from carabao
horns, represents the resourcefulness and ingenuity and
audacity of the Filipino soldier. The BORDER of the
shield, the miniature STARS, and the word INNOVATOR
are colored gold, this represents the excellent performance
to be rendered by the unit in accomplishing its assigned tasks/mission.
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| Lineage
of 63rd IB Commanders
About 63rd Infantry
Battalion |
LINEAGE OF 63rd INFANTRY BATTALION
COMMANDERS
LTC NAGAMORA P LOMODAG (FA) PA
16 April
1987 - 15 May 1990
LTC WENCESLAO G TRAJANO (FA) PA
15 May 1990 - 18 July 1992
COL DOMINADOR B HONTUCAN (GSC) PA
18 July 1992 - 01 June 1993
LTC OSCAR P LOPEZ (INF) PA
16 April 1998 - 07 October 1999
LTC REX R CINCO (INF) PA
07 October 1999 - 09 April
2001
LTC ALLEN A ODCHIGUE (INF) PA
09 April 2001
- 19 July 2002
LTC NORBERTO I ALINDAYU INF (GSC) PA
19 July 2002 - 06 January 2003
LTC MANUELITO R USI INF (GSC) PA
06 January 2003 - 08 November 2005
LTC FELIMON T SANTOS JR FA (GSC) PA
08 November 2005 - TO DATE |
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