Malaysian, PH armies training together

From the Manila Bulletin (Jun 30): Malaysian, PH armies training together

A major general and three senior officers in the Malaysian army had just concluded four days of activities with their Philippine counterparts through the Malaysian-Philippines Senior Officer Exchange Visit Program (MALPHI-SOEVP) held, here.

Maj. Gen. Datuk Mohd Zaki Bin Haji Mokhtar and three other Senior Officers participated in the bilateral engagement marked by trainings and knowledge exchange in matters relative to military missions and management.

The bilateral military activities happened last June 25-28, kicking off with military honors for the visiting Malaysian general rendered by personnel of the 7th Infantry (KAUGNAY) Division, under the command of Maj. Gen. Gregorio Pio P. Catapang, Jr.

The visit of the Tentara Darat/Malaysian Army to the 7ID and Special Operations Command (SOCOM), here, was in line with the MALPHI-SOEVP, and army-to-army activity conducted twice a year and hosted alternately by the Philippine Army and Malaysian Army.

The visit of the General Officer Commanding the 1st Malaysian Infantry Division said the activities aim to provide both armies an opportunity to learn and exchange knowledge.

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