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Western Command
File:AFPWESCOM.jpg
Active March 28, 2001 – Present
Country Philippines Philippines
Role Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations
Part of Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Garrison/HQ Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Nickname(s) WestCom
Motto(s) Guardians of the Western Islands
Mascot(s) Palawan Peacock-pheasant
Anniversaries March 28
Engagements Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, Abu Sayyaf Group and local criminal elements
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt General Juancho Sabban Phil Marines
Insignia
Unit Patch Western Command Emblem

The Western Command, known officially as the WestCom, is one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Wide Support Commands Combating Terrorism and Insurgency in the islands of Palawan and Kalayaan, including the disputed Spratly Islands group.

Operations[]

  • Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army
  • Anti-terrorist operations against known terror groups operating in their AOR.

References[]

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