Marcos to new Army chief: Boost engagement with foreign counterparts | Inquirer News

Marcos to new Army chief: Boost engagement with foreign counterparts

By: - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ
/ 06:54 PM August 07, 2023

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos, Jr. | PHOTO: INQUIRER.net./Ryan Leagogo

President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, Jr. | PHOTO: INQUIRER.net./Ryan Leagogo

 

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday instructed newly installed Philippine Army chief Lt. General Roy M. Galido to enhance the agency’s cooperation with the Philippine Army’s (PA) foreign counterparts. 

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Galido took over from General Romeo Brawner Jr., who was designated as the Chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)  in July. 

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“We challenge you to lead and boost your institution’s engagements with its foreign counterparts. I urge the entirety of our Army to enhance your interoperability and communications, as well as to learn best practices through training and joint exercises, which we intend to further expand,” said the President during the PA Change of Command Ceremony. 

 While the President did allude to a specific situation, this statement from Marcos comes shortly after a China Coast Guard vessel fired a water cannon at a Philippine Coast Guard vessel and another boat on a supply mission in the West Philippine Sea.   

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“I look forward to your plans to protect the shared identity that our past and present generations have built, and to transform the Army into a world-class force that is a source of our country’s security and peace and pride,” said the President. 

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Marcos assured Galido that his administration will continue modernizing the AFP and the PA, vowing to uphold national security.

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“Hand in hand, we will work together to heighten the internal and external security of the Philippines to create a more conducive environment for the comprehensive growth and empowerment of our people,” said Marcos. 

 

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