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THE COMMANDER


LTC FELIMON T SANTOS JR FA (GSC) PA

DAU: 08 November 2005

   UNIT LOGO (Symbols and Representation)
 
SHIELD - 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.
THREE STARS - represents the three (3) main island groups of the Philippines - Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, where the 63rd Infantry Battalion can be deployed.
BOLO - a metallic weapon used by patriotic Filipinos in their fight against tyranny and oppression in order to attain independence
63 - the numerical designation of the Battalion as an Infantry unit of the Philippine Army.
INF BN - simply states the type and size of the unit.
INNOVATOR - the word implies creativeness, resourcefulness, a change for the best, providing something new, unique and indelibility.

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.
 
 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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