FT ANDRES BONIFACIO, Taguig City (DWDD) – The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Ricardo R Visaya yesterday visited the Philippine Army and addressed its Officers, Enlisted Personnel, and Civilian Employees.
Gen Visaya was accorded full military honors conplete with a 19 gun salute.
In his speech, Gen Visaya urged men and women of the army to heed the call for healing and unity of President Rodrigo Duterte. He echoed the thrust the commander-in-chief to help rid illegal drugs, criminallity, and corruption.
The 47th Chief of Staff of the AFP stressed the Commander in Chief’s willingness to be “called for help in times of extreme need for money” because the chief executive understands the situation even if he is reminded of the difference between “extreme need as opposed to extreme greed”.
Gen Visaya likewise echoed the president’s stern warning against any military personnel engaging in gambling. He also called to mind the first instruction of the then incoming President Mayor Rodrigo Duterte when the latter summoned him to Davao City a week after elections to remain professional and observe the rule of law in the performance of their duties.
“I exhort you to give your level best in every task given to you. Let not the constraints and limitations of the service deter you from attaining your mission. Not even personal considerations should dampen your spirit to achieve the objective. And you will get the reward you may not be expecting for.” AES / MCAG / Photo by COL EDGARD A AREVALO
http://dwdd.com.ph/2015/healing-and-unity-csafp-visits-the-philippines-army/
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