1LT Rex S. Fernandez, the new commander of the Charlie Company under the 12th Infantry (LICK ’EM) Battalion of the Philippine Army, paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Reynor R. Gonzales.

During the courtesy visit, Fernandez was with 2LT Duke Palmerola and retired police officer Leopoldo Latoza, Jr.

The local chief executive warmly welcomed them at his office on April 20, 2026, with the presence of the executive assistants.

In January 2026, Fernandez assumed his leadership role for Charlie Company based in Barangay Panuran.