Friday, April 29, 2016

Acting AFP chief visits forces in eastern Mindanao

From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 29): Acting AFP chief visits forces in eastern Mindanao

Acting Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. General Glorioso Miranda visited the troops of Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) here on Thursday, days after he assumed the position after the retirement of former AFP Chief of Staff General Hernando Iriberri on Friday last week.

Miranda, a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1983, served as the vice chief-of-staff of the AFP before replacing Iriberri to the position.

During his visit, he was accompanied by Army Chief Lt. General Eduardo Año and was received by Eastmincom commander Lt. General Rey Leonardo Guerrero.

"Let us remain apolitical and create an environment that will allow the people to choose our leaders freely without intimidation,” Miranda said in his message to Eastmincom as the May 2016 election is fast approaching.

Miranda also called on Eastmincom to continue the “Bayanihan spirit” that has proven to be instrumental in the support of the delivery of basic government services especially to the far-flung villages in eastern Mindanao.

"Continue the teamwork and harmony of our efforts with other stakeholders to win the peace,” he added.

Miranda was the former commander of Task Force Gen San in General Santos City and commander of 1002nd brigade of the Army in Malungon, Sarangani province.

Prior to his appointment as vice-chief-of staff of the AFP, Miranda also served as commander of the Northern Luzon command and at the Headquarters Service Command of the AFP in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=881005

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