New TF Davao chief eyes culture of security vs terrorism

Colonel Darren Comia, new commander of the Task Force Davao

DAVAO CITY, July 7 (PIA)—The new Task Force Davao commander mulled of implementing the culture of security to guard the city against terrorism.

Colonel Darren Comia, new commander of the Task Force Davao said the culture of security was initially implemented during the pre-pandemic times when the performance started.

He credited Colonel Constancio Yecla for introducing the culture of security and told his men to enhance the security of the city and advocate relentlessly down to the grassroots level, or the barangays the security measure.

“All residents must be aware of the kind of security we are implementing here,” Comia said.

He was the former Battalion Commander of the 16^th Army Battalion assigned in Davao del Norte in the 1003^rd Brigade covering Paquibato District assumed as the new commander of the Task Force Davao.

Comia recalled witnessing the turn-over ceremony when Yecla assumed as TF Davao commander where he surmised that the role as the over-all leader of the unit is challenging.

He said he just let destiny to prosper until he was assigned to the new post.

Comia bared many other military officers were candidates for the post.

“Nagpasalamat ko sa board of Army officers, mga taga-Dabaw ug ni Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio sa pagsalig Kanako,” he said.

Comia is a member of the PMA Class 1994, residing in Lipa City, Batangas.

He planned on taking advantage the health protocols and status and train its personnel to prepare them in the possible lifting of the protocols and the possible economic boom of Davao City.

Comia said before the status level of the city is raised, the TF Davao is prepared.

“We will conduct relentless trainings, so that we will be prepared for any eventuality by then,” he said.

Comia called for support and trust to the implementation of security measures with the Davaoenos particularly the realization of the culture of security.

“Pag may Nakita, dapat magsalita,” he said. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

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