He is also known for having been awarded the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medal of Valor in 1995 for his valiant actions in Basilan against the extremist guerrilla group Abu Sayyaf.

He attributes the successes of his troops to his personal mantra "Ang taong masaya [ay] maraming magagawa (A happy man does many things).

[14][15] Sobejana was accorded the rank of Pinuno (Officer) of the Philippine Legion of Honor for his leadership and meritorious conduct and service.

He protested against the proposed Coast Guard Law from China, enabling them to open fire on any ship that enter the disputed waters.

He was succeeded in his post as chief of staff by Lieutenant General Jose Faustino Jr.[32][33] In 1995, then Captain Sobejana led his platoon in engaging a group of 20 Abu Sayyaf guerrillas in Isabela, Basilan.

[36] "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty during an encounter with about 150 Abu Sayyaf kidnap gang members at Sitio Caro, Barangay Lower Kapayawan, Isabela Basilan on 13 January 1995, while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Scout Ranger Company, First Scout Ranger Regiment, Philippine Army.

When Task Group Panther received reports on the enemy concentration, it immediately dispatched one platoon under CAPTAIN SOBEJANA to check the area.

After assessing the situation, he directed his men to attack the enemy position which resulted to an ensuing fierce fire fight.

Alerted by the incident, several Abu Sayyaf groups from nearby areas arrived to reinforce their comrades, cutting the troops from the supporting section.

As the firefight raged, firepower and numerical superiority of the enemy became apparent as members of the First Scout Ranger Company incurred casualties.

After almost four hours of intense fighting, reinforcements from the Task Group Panther and the 4th Scout Ranger Company arrived to secure the area and evacuate the wounded.

He received the Award of Excellence for Public Service and the Plaque of Commendation from Roel Degamo, the Governor of Negros Oriental, the general's home province, in 2012 and in 2021 respectively.