AFP Western Command

The Western Command, known officially as the WESCOM, is a formation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' combating Terrorism and Insurgency in the islands of Palawan and Kalayaan, including the disputed Spratly Islands group.

Western Command
ActiveMarch 28, 2001 – Present
Country Philippines
RoleConventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations
Part ofUnder the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Garrison/HQPuerto Princesa, Palawan
Nickname(s)WESCOM
Motto(s)Guardians of the Western Islands
Guardianes de las Islas Occidentales
Mascot(s)Palawan peacock-pheasant
AnniversariesMarch 28
EngagementsAnti-guerilla operations against the NPA, Abu Sayyaf Group and local criminal elements
Websitewww.wescom.mil.ph
Commanders
Current
commander		Vice Admiral Ramil Roberto B. Enriquez, AFP [1]
Insignia
Unit PatchWestern Command Emblem

Operations
  • Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army
  • Anti-terrorist operations against known terror groups operating in their AOR.
  • Guarding and patrol operation on Philippine occupied Spratly Islands (Kalayaan Island Group).
  • Joint Multinational Search and Rescue Operations for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.[2]

References
  1. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1364415/afp-unit-protecting-west-philippine-sea-has-new-commander/amp
  2. "PH joins SE Asia search for Malaysian plane". Rappler.
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