Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City- December 20, 2019
Military and civilian human resource personnel of the Western Mindanao Command celebrated the 84th anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in a ceremony held in Zamboanga City early this morning, December 20.
AFP Chief of Staff General Noel Clement, in his message read by Brig. Gen. Generoso Ponio, WestMinCom’s deputy commander for operations, exhorted all personnel to maintain their competence and professionalism as the armed forces “continue focusing towards endeavors that assure the public of our commitment to maintain our country’s exercise of sovereignty within our domain.”
The AFP leadership vowed to sustain efforts against armed conflicts and violent extremisms through the military’s relentless offensives and support to all peace negotiations.
“The Armed Forces of the Philippines has always been dedicated to fulfill its mandate of protecting the people, maintaining the integrity of our national territory, and upholding the sovereignty of our state. Together, we were able to overcome intricate security and development challenges our country is facing,” he added.
He also urged military and civilian personnel to aspire for higher goals as the institution celebrates its 84th anniversary.
“We are ever resolute in defeating insurgency and terrorism in the area of operation. We are pro-peace and progress, and we share this ardent goal with the people of Mindanao,” said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana.
Said ceremony was held at the WestMinCom’s parade ground in Camp Navarro at 7am today.
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