Governor Defensor led the kickoff ceremony of the two-day Inter-Agency-Territorial Defense Operations Exercise “Pag-Ugyon” today at the Municipality of Miagao.
He was joined by Major General Elmer Suderio who is the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 3rd Infantry Division Commander Major General Michael G Samson, 301st Brigade Commander BGen Noel Richard E Patricio, Mayor Oscar “Richard” Garin Jr., and San Joaquin Mayor Joe Abad S. Lazaro Jr.
Also in attendance are Provincial Administrator Raul Banias, Board Member Jo Ann Germinanda, Board Member Rica Garin, and Miagao Vice Mayor Salve Napud.
Today’s exercise will feature scenarios on inter-agency response and management in case of a civilian spillover and missile attack.
The second day will involve scenes of infiltration of armed elements in the coastal areas of Guimbal and San Joaquin.
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