06/10/2025
October 5, 2025
At Camp Gandawali, Sitio Malangisi, Colube, Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat
Gen. Karim A. Annie, Commanding General of the National Air Defense Command (NADCOM) holds its Ist Command Conference at 4th Division of this National Unit Command. About a hundred top ranking officers hold formation, as the invocation is recited by Hji Nor Wato Ibraheem.
The camp premises echoes marching voices as the Bangsamoro hymn in Maguindanao version is melodiously sang by the singing officers executing salute to the MNLF flag. Benjamin Sabiwang, 4th Division Gen. Karim Commander Gandawali fratenally welcomes the top officers of the Command. Hji Nor Gen. Karim A. Annie, in his command statement, after sending greetings and salutations to Prof. Dr. Nur P. Misuari, Chaiman, MNLE, Ustadz Abdul Karim T. Misuari, the Acting Chairman and Ustad Murshi D. Ibrahim, Secretary General of MNLF Central Committee, emotionally answers his silent questions before, why was his father, the late M/Gen M. Sarge Saxon Annie always kept out of their sight? Saan siya pumupunta? Palagi na Ing umaalis..hindi ko maintindihan. Now I understand.
This Camp Gandawali, remnants of the Black Shirt' era, was one of the reasons for his Endr Greg home exits since he devoted his time to establish this Camp with its certification duly approved and signed in 2009 by H.E. Prof Dr. Nur P. Misuari, Founding Leader/ Chairman of MNLF Central Committee and Commanding-in-Chief, Bangsamoro Armed Cmdr Benjamin Forces. He also gives current updates to the programs and movements of the MNLF.
The statement of support and unity is delivered by Greg Sahak, Camp Commander of Camp Sahak -3rd Division, Montasser Uday, Deputy Commander for South Cotabato, Cndr Mon Arnel Biniban, Commander, Christian Forces, Kaharuddin Mastura, Camp Commander, National Camp Misuari. Gen. Karim conducts caucus to selected officers therein. The command conference is highlighted by awarding of Camp Gandawali Certificate to the 4th Division Commander by the Chief Commanding General witnessed by the top ranking officers of the Command. ALHAMDULILLAH.
Ms. Surhaya D.Siddik, member of the Sub Committec on Peace and Security is present and covers the activity. Hji Nor Wato in his closing prayer, urges the top officers to gain strength in unity and ask Allah swt to bless the activities of NADCOM and all its undertakings in this Camp Gandawali and so with other Camps. Comdr Mama Nassa, Deputy Division Commander, gives the closing statement and Comdr Ali Asgar Dipatuan Gandawali is the articulate Masterof Cerenony. SG Ustadz Murshi Ibrahim extends his grectings and commendation/congratulations in a phone call to Gen. Karim Annie and the NADCOM.