AFP Chief makes round of major services, rallies troops to victory vs NPA

From the Manila Bulletin (Dec 24): AFP Chief makes round of major services, rallies troops to victory vs NPA

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr., wants total victory against the Communist New People’s Army Terrorists (CNTs) as he addressed troops in a visit of the three Major Services of the military.



Lt. General Benjamin Madrigal (PIA / MANILA BULLETIN)

Madrigal first visited the Headquarters Philippine Navy at Naval Station Jose Andrada, Manila and gave his message to the sailors and marines. He reminded them of critical supply control and monitoring of issuances.

“The Navy I saw when I was a cadet is far different compared to the Navy of today. The Navy has improved a lot and is already comparable to our neighbors’ navy,” Madrigal said.

Madrigal, joined by key military leaders, then visited the Headquarters of the Philippine Air Force at Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City. It was his first ever visit to the Philippine Air Force.

“One of our topmost priorities is to ultimately end insurgency and bring lasting peace in the country,” Madrigal said.
“To achieve total victory against local communist insurgents, we must continue focusing on capacitating ourselves in peace consistency building, stakeholder leadership, community dialogues, and nation-building efforts,” he added.

The party then proceeded to the Headquarters of the Philippine Army at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, where Madrigal also gave his Christmas message and Command Guidance to the soldiers.

“On a side note, Christmas is fast approaching. Let me extend my warmest greetings to every officer, enlisted personnel and civilian human resource. Allow me to also remind you of your physical security and personal security during vacation,” Madrigal said.

He also reiterated his message to all soldiers, airmen, sailors, marines, and civilian human resource to contribute to the AFP transformation roadmap. He encouraged them to work together and practice the culture of leadership, culture of unity, and culture of peace to reach the AFP’s ultimate goal to achieve just and lasting peace in our country.

“Suklian natin ng mabuti at tapat na serbisyo ang magand ang suporta na binibigay sa atin ng ating Presidente at ng mga kapwa natin Pilipino. Let us give them our genuine and honest public service,” Madrigal said as a general guidance.

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