THE 1st Infantry Division (1ID) has initiated changes in the leadership of the 106th Infantry Battalion (106IB) based in Zamboanga Sibugay province, the military said Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Installed as the new commander of the 106IB was Lieutenant Colonel Ezrael Oloan, who replaced Lieutenant Colonel Leo Christopher Cunanan.
The Change of Command Ceremony was held Tuesday, September 30, at the headquarters of 106IB in Lower Baluran village, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay.
Brigadier General Felix Ronnie Babac, 1ID assistant division commander, presided over the ceremony, which was attended by top government, military, police and coast guard officials.
The 1ID said the Change of Command Ceremony, a time-honored military tradition, signifies the smooth and orderly transition of leadership within the Philippine Army.
"It ensures operational continuity and reflects the organization's deep commitment to professionalism, good governance, and the ongoing development of capable leaders in service of the nation and its people," the 1ID said in a statement. (SunStar Zamboanga)