Posted to the Kalinaw News (Oct 24, 2020): AFP Chief lauds commanders as COVID-19 cases in military drop
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff
lauded commanders of different military units and offices for successfully containing the
spread of COVID-19 in the AFP.
General Gilbert Gapay said this as the number of admitted cases drop to 307 last Friday,
October 23, from as high as 1,327 early in September.
“Our Commanders and Chiefs of Offices have done a great job in enforcing social distancing
measures and strict health protocols inside camps, in turn keeping our military and civilian
personnel able to perform their respective duties,” he said.
Among the active cases were 256 military personnel currently admitted in military treatment
facilities nationwide.
There are also 19 civilian personnel, and 32 dependents currently receiving treatment.
“The AFP is enhancing our safety and health protocols and other measures to protect the
best interest and wellbeing of our soldiers, particularly those in the frontlines. Our troops’
health will always be of utmost importance as we continue to preserve the AFP’s fighting
strength to help the country win over this battle,” General Gapay added.
He also acknowledged the hard work of personnel performing various tasks in support to the
national government’s efforts to contain the pandemic.
Over 13,800 military personnel, reservists, and auxiliary personnel are deployed nationwide
manning community quarantine assistance stations, quarantine areas, various ports, and
testing facilities.
Fifteen vessels of the Philippine Navy and seven aircraft of the Philippine Air Force have so
far transported over 1.7 million kilos of cargo.
“We want to let our people know that they really have an Armed Forces that is truly
dependable and reliable, and can be called upon in any time of need or crisis. One that is
also versatile to perform various missions and adapt to different situations from peacetime,
crisis, conflict, and even in addressing a pandemic,” General Gapay said.
“Our sacrifices have been duly recognized and we continue to enjoy the trust and support of
the people. Let us not waste this opportunity to prove our capability on our way to becoming
a truly world-class armed forces,” General Gapay added, citing the 90 percent public
satisfaction rating, highest among government agencies, the AFP received in June.
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