AFP Southern Luzon Command

Southern Luzon Command
Coat of Arms of the AFP Southern Luzon Command
Active1 January 1987 – 15 January 2001; 27 March 2001 – Present
CountryPhilippines Philippines
RoleConventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations
Part ofArmed Forces of the Philippines
Garrison/HQCamp Guillermo Nakar, Lucena City
Nickname(s)SOLCOM
Motto(s)Katapangan (Valor)
Mascot(s)Dagger
AnniversariesJanuary 1
EngagementsAnti-guerilla operations against the NPA and local criminal elements
Decorations
Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge
Commanders
Current
commander
MGen. Efren P. Baluyot, AFP
Notable
commanders
LtGen. Ricardo Visaya, AFP
LtGen. Delfin Bangit, AFP
LtGen. Alexander Yano, AFP
LtGen. Pedro R. Cabuay, AFP
MGen. Roy Kyamko, AFP
MGen. Ernesto Carolina
MGen. Narciso Abaya, AFP
MGen. Diomedio Villanueva, AFP
MGen. Voltaire Gazmin, AFP
MGen. Clemente Mariano, AFP
BGen. Raymundo Jarque, AFP
MGen. Restituto Padilla, AFP
BGen. Alejandro A. Galido, AFP
MGen. Antonio R. Samonte, AFP
Insignia
Unit PatchSouthern Luzon Command Emblem

The Southern Luzon Command (abbrv. as SOLCOM) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified command in charge of the Calabarzon, Mimaropa and the Bicol region but excludes the Palawan Islands. It is responsible for the defense of these areas against external aggression, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency.