BOLKIAH GARRISON, Thursday 23 October 2014 – The Deputy Minister of Defence, Dato Paduka Haji Mustappa bin Haji Sirat this morning received a farewell call by Philippines Defence Attaché to Negara Brunei Darussalam, Colonel Carlos B Cepe at Ministry of Defence, Bolkiah Garrison.During the call, the Deputy Minister of Defence expressed pleasure that Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Philippines share cordial and active defence relationship with one another.
The Deputy Minister of Defence thanks the outgoing Colonel Carlos B Cepe for his 3 years of service in Brunei Darussalam and congratulates Colonel Ernest Marc P Rosal PA on being appointed as the new Defence Attaché.
The visit also touches on continued strengthening the defense relations between both countries and work together on other possible areas of defence cooperation.
The Deputy Minister of Defense also wishes the outgoing Colonel well on his future endeavours.
This was followed by a farewell call to Commander of the RBAF, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Major General Dato Paduka Seri Mohd Tawih bin Abdullah and Joint Force Commander, RBAF, Colonel Haji Zainal Ariffin bin Dato Paduka Haji Ahmad.
