Outgoing AFP chief tells PMA graduating class: Be competent, excellent

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 5): Outgoing AFP chief tells PMA graduating class: Be competent, excellent

Outgoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Ricardo Visaya urged the 2017 graduating class of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) to conduct themselves "in the highest level of competence and excellence".

“We must act and conduct ourselves with the highest level of excellence and competence expected of us. Just do your job to the best of your ability and you will be surprised that what you will receive is actually more than what you aimed for," Visaya said as the PMA Corps of Cadet paid him a tribute and testimonial parade during his final visit to Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City as AFP chief over the weekend.

Visaya will reach the mandatory retirement age of 56 on Dec. 8. He will be stepping down after 37 years of military service.

Visaya is a member of the PMA Class of 1983 that has so far produced three AFP chiefs.

Prior to his appointment as AFP chief last July 1, Visaya held several key positions in the military.
He was the former brigade commander of two prestigious Brigades – the 104th Infantry Brigade in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Lanao Provinces and Basilan, and 901st Brigade in Bicol Region.
Visaya also commanded the 4th Infantry Division in Cagayan de Oro City.

Before becoming AFP chief last July 1, Visaya also served as the 28th commander of the Southern Luzon Command.

“This is where it all started. This is where we all realized our dreams to serve our nation through the noble profession of arms,” Visaya said in thanking the PMA for the honors rendered to him.

“The PMA is where we were honed to be the best that we can be, to live the honorable way, and to be leaders of courage, integrity and loyalty,” he added.

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