Thus, the so-called Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal where the 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division is based, is presently known as Camp General Mateo Capinpin. It was during the South East Asian Treaty Organization’s (SEATO) exercise in 1962 that Camp Capinpin was established.

The ceremonies were done at Hilltop Headquarters, now the TRADOC Headquarters. During the inauguration of the camp, the main road was christened General Marking Avenue from Gate 2 to Gate 3. Through the agreements of the World War II leaders headed by BGEN MARKING, the camp was named after Mateo Capinpin. Given his roots – that of being a native of Rizal, plus his scholastic and military achievements, he indeed, deserves to be remembered.

During the inauguration ceremonies, Brig. Gen. Vicente Raval was the guest speaker as he was sent by President Ferdinand Marcos in place of him. President Marcos was just re-elected at that time and have not been inaugurated yet so his security officers forbided him to go out.  My grandmother, Mrs. Trinidad Capinpin was the one who cut the ceremonial ribbon. Along with my relatives and family of the late General Capinpin, I was seated with them on the grandstand to watch the military parade and Gen. Raval spoke about my grandfather. Although I was 15 years old at that time, it was a real great and unforgettable ceremony that I witnessed.