THE 18th Infantry Battalion has initiated changes in the leadership of its Alpha Company, based in Lamitan City, Basilan province, the military announced on Thursday, January 9, 2025.The 18IB announced that First Lieutenant Sven Alistair Castro has been appointed as the new Alpha Company commander, succeeding First Lieutenant Justin Dale Pattag.The Change of Command Ceremony, presided over by Lieutenant Colonel Mark Serapion Lagud Jr.
Lagud highlighted the accountability of officers toward their personnel, their families, their superiors within the Armed Forces of the Philippines , the communities they serve, and, ultimately, to God.He extended his best wishes to Pattag for his future endeavors and pledged full support to Castro as he assumed command of Alpha Company.