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MAJOR ROMULO G. DIMAYUGA II PN (M)

Former Operations and Training Officer
Force Reconnaissance Group
Headquarters Philippine Marine Corps, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Field of specialization: Special Operations /
Marine Amphibious Warfare (Infantry) /
Intelligence / Education and Training
Years in service: 19

The life of a soldier is marked by the constant shadow of danger, Further, Maj. Dimayuga’s stints as Intelligence Officer of Marine
and fuelled by the rallying cry of putting others’ welfare before Battalion Landing Team-4 and Operations Officer of Marine
one’s own—all in service of the people and the country. That in Battalion Landing Team-12 from 2013 to 2014 and 2017 to 2018,
itself is a daunting prospect. This, however, did not deter respectively, marked his crucial role in the successful counter-
Maj. Romulo G. Dimayuga II, who grew up harboring the dream communist insurgency operations against the Communist Party
of following in his father’s footsteps. He knew the risks of being of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front
on the frontlines yet he kept being driven onward. (CPP-NPA-NDF) in Northern Palawan.

Nineteen (19) years into the military service, Maj. Dimayuga The province has had a long history of being plagued by
has held a number of key positions as a Marine officer and has communist insurgency activities. This was the situation Maj.
rendered game-changing contributions to the military. Dimayuga and his troops aimed to transform. For them, restoring
peace not only meant defeating the enemies, but, primarily,
In 2006, his leadership as a platoon commander of a Force Recon creating an environment where communities can thrive.
Platoon was key to crippling the forces of the most notorious
terrorist group in the country by infiltrating their stronghold To achieve this, Maj. Dimayuga’s unit used an innovative yet
in Sulu. This led to the neutralization of its top leader who was pragmatic approach rooted in promoting a productive and
tagged as one of the most wanted men in Southeast Asia and lasting relationship with the locals. They knocked on every
was listed as one of FBI’s most wanted terrorists. This news made resident’s door to learn about their needs and at the same time
headlines. Dimayuga and his platoon suffered losses and incurred to send the message across that they can be their allies. These
injuries during this campaign, but they continue to remember efforts have contributed to the declaration of Palawan province
this as a victory for the country against terrorism. as a “Zone of Sustained Peace, Development,
and Prosperity” in 2014.

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