Former 104th Commander celebrates thanksgiving with Pantao Ragat mayor By. MARIZ REVALES

Former 104th Commander celebrates thanksgiving with Pantao Ragat mayor By. MARIZ REVALES Mayor Eleanor Dimaporo Lantud heads a group from Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte during the Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by Brigadier General Benito de Leon and his wife Annabelle on the occasion of their 26th Wedding Anniversary, and in celebration of the military officer's recent promotion to the star rank.   General de Leon was the former Brigade Commander of 104th Infantry (Sultan) Brigade under the 1st Infantry Division of the Philippine Army which was then assigned the area of Lanao del Norte and Iligan City.   De Leon and his wife have gained a number of friends in the area including Mayor Lantud who joined many others coming from different provinces to join the couple's celebration at the Philippine Army Officer's Clubhouse, Fort Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila.  A framed Maranao kris was presented by the mayor to the general, an honorary sultan.  ( with report from General Benny De Leon)   THANKSGIVING PARTY – Standing ( Brigadier General Benito Antonio T. de Leon and Annabelle de Leon) Seated from left Pantao Ragat  Municipal Mayor  Neshreen Leonor Dimaporo Lantud,Mairah Lantud, (sister mayor Lantud) Qaribah and her husband Minso.