Brig. Gen. Gremel Brual, commander of the 601st Infantry Brigade, leads the send-off ceremony on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, for the 75th Infantry Battalion back to its home base after serving as peacekeepers in Maguindanao del Sur during the Bangsamoro parliament elections. Photo by 601st Infantry Brigade

SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur — The Army’s 601st Infantry Brigade has honored the 75th Infantry Battalion (75IB) for its service and contributions to maintaining peace and security in the Bangsamoro region, particularly during the first parliamentary elections on Sept. 14, 2026.

Brig. Gen. Gremel Brual, commander of the 601st Infantry Brigade, led the tribute and send-off ceremony for the battalion on Nov. 2 at the Old Capitol in Barangay Poblacion, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur.

The Army’s 75th IB is based in Surigao del Sur and under the 401st Infantry Brigade of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division.

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The ceremony recognized the service, dedication, and significant contributions of the 75IB under the leadership of battalion commander Lt. Col. Earl Pardillo.

In coordination with the Army’s 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the Armor Division, the battalion played an important role in ensuring the orderly, peaceful conduct of the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections in Maguindanao del Sur.

The 75IB received a plaque of recognition and medals in acknowledgment of its performance, discipline and commitment to duty.

Brual thanked the officers and battalion personnel for their professionalism and dedication.

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“The 75IB contributed significantly to the peaceful conduct of the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections and the formal inaugural session of the elected BARMM Parliament,” Brual said.

He stressed that the battalion’s departure would not diminish its contributions, which had helped establish a strong foundation for more stable, improved communities in the areas it served.

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Brual added that the 601st Infantry Brigade would continue delivering services to the Bangsamoro people in partnership with local government units and community members to promote peace, order, and security in Maguindanao del Sur./coa

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