MANILA, Philippines – Opisyal na inanunsyo ni Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. ang kanyang pagreretiro sa puwesto, epektibo ngayong araw ng Lunes, Abril 21, 2026.
Sinabi ni Galvez sa isang kalatas, na handa na siyang bumaba mula sa public office matapos ang 46 na taon ng tuloy-tuloy na serbisyo sa bayan.
“This decision is borne of a personal necessity to attend to the health of my wife, and to devote myself to my family—a commitment that is, perhaps, long overdue,” ani Galvez.
“My journey in the service of the Filipino people has been the greatest honor of my life. Following my tenure as the 50th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, I was privileged to serve in various capacities: as the Presidential Peace Adviser, Chief Implementer of the National Task Force Against COVID-19, Vaccine Czar, and Officer-in-Charge of the Department of National Defense,” litaniya ni Galvez.
Nagpaabot naman siya ng pasasalamat kay Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. para sa hindi matatawarang tiwala at oportunidad na magsilbi sa mga mamamayang filipino.
“I am deeply honored to President Marcos for extending my tenure, allowing me the continuity to see our shared peace initiatives through to this chapter,” aniya pa rin.
“My heart also goes out to the brave men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Having walked the ranks with you for decades in winning and securing the peace, I thank you for your gallantry and for the years of shared sacrifice in the name of our flag; you are the silent anchors of our democracy,” ang pahayag ni Galvez.
Para naman aniya sa mga domestic at international peace partners: ang walang humpay na suporta ng mga ito ang naging sangkalan para sa progreso ng Philippine Comprehensive Peace Process.
“The milestones we have achieved are a testament to our collective vision, and for this, I am eternally grateful,” anito.
“To the men and women of OPAPRU: you are the vanguard of our nation’s peace process. Your dedication to guarding and sustaining peace in our communities is truly admirable. It has been a privilege to lead such a resilient and inspired team for eight solid years,” ang tinuran pa rin ni Galvez.
Kumpiyansa naman si Glavez sa hinaharap ng OPAPRU. Ang Philippine comprehensive peace process ay nasa mabuting kamay.
“My successor, Secretary Mel Sarmiento, brings with him a distinguished record as a former Vice Mayor, Mayor, House of Representative, Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, and Chairperson of the Galing Pook Foundation. As a champion of good governance and a man of peace, I am certain that under his leadership, our pursuit of a just and lasting peace will reach even greater heights,” aniya pa rin.
Nagpasalamat naman si Galvez sa Poong Maykapal para sa pagkakataon na makapagsilbi bilang instrumento sa Kanyang kapayapaan at para sa lakas na magsilbi sa mga mamamayang filipino.
Bagama’t iiwanan na niya ang kanyang official post, ang kanyang puso ay mananantili kasama ang bansa.
“Until my final breath, I remain a humble servant of the Filipino people,” anito. (KRIS JOSE)
