The Advocates of PEACE and UNITY

The Advocates of PEACE and UNITY
Philippine Army (48IB), Religious Sector and Provincial Government of Aurora re-united inside the famous Baler Church in Aurora

ARMY OF THE PEOPLE AND SOLDIERS OF GOD

ARMY OF THE PEOPLE AND SOLDIERS OF GOD

MEANING OF UNIT SEAL/LOGO

RED - Represents the blood we are wiiling to shed
BLUE - Stands for the state of peace we want to achieve
WHITE - Portrays our purity of thoughts, words and actions
YELLOW - Exemplifies the freedom we are fighting for
3 STARS - Corresponds to the main island groups 
CIRCLE - Exemplifies the perfectness we hope to attain
SHIELD - Express our willingness to fight
CROSS RIFLE AND SPEAR - the profession of arms
GUARDIANS - The motto of the unit
NUMERICAL 48 - Represents the 48th Infantry Battalion

GUARDIANS HYMN

BRAVE MEN OF THE AFP
GUARDIANS OF DEMOCRACY
FULL OF COURAGE AND FIDELITY
WE ARE THE 48IB

AS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE INFANTRY
WE ARE TASKED TO CONDUCT COUNTER INSURGENCY
& TO KEEP THE GOOD NAME OF THE PHILIPPINE ARMY
WE MUST MAINTAIN PEACE AND HARMONY

48IB WE CHERISH YOU
BREED OF SEASONED SOLDIERS NOBLE AND TRUE
AWARDS AND HONORS COME AND FLOURISH
RANKING BATTALION IN THE ARCHIPELAGO

GUARDIANS CREED

We belong to the 48th Infantry (GUARDIANS) Battalion

Gallant and brave men of the AFP
Undaunted in spirit and fearless of death
Avowed defenders of peace and freedom
Rare breed of seasoned warriors
Devoted to duty, honor and country
Impregnable and united, the
Army of the people
Nemesis of the enemies of the republic, and
Soldiers of GOD 

LINEAGE OF AUTHORS

LINEAGE OF AUTHORS
Present Civil Military Operation Officer, a graduate of Central Mindanao University - 2004 and Officer Candidate Course Class 28-2005

Civil Military Operations Officer of the 48th Infantry "Guardians" Battalion ( WINNING THE WAR WITHOUT FIRING A SINGLE BULLET) A Member of PMA "MALIYAB" Class of 2004, Philippine Army Scout Rangers "Vendetta" Class 162-06 < 19 FEBRUARY 2009 - 16 MAY 2010 >

Insurgency Free Aurora Campaign

Thursday, February 4, 2010

COVENANT OF PEACE SIGNED AT SAN LUIS, AURORA ASSURING EVICTION OF NPA INFLUENCE IN THE AREA








BALER, AURORA – A Covenant of Peace was signed at Barangay 02, Poblacion, San Luis, Aurora around 2 o’clock PM yesterday participated by the Local Government of San Luis, 48th Infantry “Guardians” Battalion, San Luis Police Station together with the representatives of religious and business sector which aimed for a holistic approach to end Communist Terrorist’s influence in the area. The Covenant is a mutual agreement between stakeholders of San Luis to address the root causes that breed insurgency in support to the Insurgency Free Aurora Campaign launched last year.


LTC ESCARCHA said that the Covenant of Peace was a result of the unit’s extensive information drive that made other stakeholders to understand the urgency of giving importance in formulating a long lasting solution to end insurgency. The Covenant of Peace was signed by HON. ANNABELLE C TANGSON, Mayor of San Luis, PS/SUPT ROMULO A ESTEBAN, Provincial Director of Aurora Police Station and 1LT RONALDO G FERRER, Acting Battalion Executive Officer/ Civil Military Operations Officer as the representative of the 48th Infantry “Guardians” Battalion and witnessed by around fifty (50) participants coming from different Barangays of San Luis including Barangay leaders, heads of different agencies, representatives coming from religious and business sector. TANGSON said that the previous effects of insurgency in the municipality created an atmosphere unconducive for development. She also added that the Covenant of Peace will signify the courage and dedication of the people of San Luis to finally end insurgency by involving themselves in activities related to the Internal Security Operations specifically counter-insurgency efforts of the Army and PNP. PS/SUPT ESTEBAN on the other hand discussed the essence of unity in order to prevent criminality and urged the participants to be vigilant at all times. Some general provisions of the Covenant that were determined are the following: The Local Government Units (LGU’s) of San Luis shall continue with its active role in providing the need based projects in priority barangays and sectoral groups in order to address the basic issues in the Municipality related to insurgency, establishment of San Luis Ugnayan Center thru Municipal Peace and Order Council to monitor the implementation of the Covenant and establish Municipal Social Integration Committee to facilitate for the comprehensive integration plan of former rebels.

LTC ESCARCHA said that the people of San Luis are lucky to have leaders who have political will to end insurgency. “The Covenant of Peace is a reflection that the Communist Terrorists in San Luis are now evicted for good, voted out by the people”, LTC ESCARCHA added.      

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