MANILA, Philippines- Hinamon ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., si bagong Army chief, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido na baguhin ang Philippine Army (PA) at gawing world class force.
“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,” ayon kay Pangulong Marcos sa PA change of command rites sa Fort Andres Bonifacio sa Taguig City.
Tiniyak naman ng Pangulo na suportado ng administrasyon ang modernisasyon ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) kabilang na ang PA.
Nangako naman ang Punong Ehekutibo na makikipagtulungan kay Galido na lumikha ng mas “conducive environment” sa pamamagitan ng pagtugon sa mga bansa sa national security.
“I look forward to working with you further and I am confident that you will guide the Army to reach more milestones in our campaign to end in our country the insurgency and [terrorism] threat, as well as to address the lingering and emerging threats to our national security,” ayon sa Chief Executive.
“And as you take the reins of the Army, I wish to remind you that the success of an organization depends on our willingness to work persistently with the citizenry and with the civilian government,” dagdag na wika nito.
Kumpiyansang sinabi ng Pangulo na “we can rightfully achieve this in no time at all.”
Sa kabilang dako, hinamon pa rin ni Pangulong Marcos si Galido, dating hepe ng Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), at ang buong Army na pangunahan at palakasin ang kanilang ‘engagements’ o pakikipag-ugnayan sa kani-kanilang 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,” ang pahayag ng Pangulo.
“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,” dagdag na pahayag nito.
Binati naman ng Pangulo si AFP chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. Brawner dahil nakumpleto nito ang kanyang “tour of duty” at dinevelop ang Army bilang progresibo at matibay na pwersa.
“Under your leadership, we have established a firm defense against insurgency and terrorism by dismantling guerilla fronts and intensifying our peace-building efforts,” ang wika ng Punong Ehekutibo.
“Through your initiatives to fortify our internal security, the Army has contributed to the development of conflict-affected communities and our overall progress as a nation. For all of these and more, I extend my utmost respect, gratitude, and admiration. I truly wish you all success in your honorable endeavor now as the Armed Forces Chief of Staff,” aniya pa rin.
Si Galido ay miyembro ng Philippine Military Academy Class of 1990.
Bago pa maging commander ng WestMinCom mula Enero hanggang Agosto 2023, nagsilbi si Galido bilang commander ng Army’s 6th Infantry “Kampilan” Division mula August 2022 hanggang January ngayong taon. Kris Jose
