Army Ranger assumes military command in Basilan

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Army Ranger assumes military command in Basilan

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines - Another army ranger took the helm of the military leadership in Basilan on Thursday and vowed a firm security campaign especially in the hunt against the notorious Abu Sayyaf group.

Col. Rolando Joselito Bautista, a seasoned counter-terrorism commander, formally took over the command of the 104th Army Brigade from Brig. Gen. Carlito Galvez in a ceremony held at its base in the coastal Barangay of Tabiawan, Isabela City, Basilan.

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