Marcos names Roy Galido as new Army head

From CNN Philippines (Jul 31, 2023): Marcos names Roy Galido as new Army head (By CNN Philippines Staff)

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 31) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Lieutenant General Roy Galido, chief of the Western Mindanao Command, as the 66th commanding general of the Philippine Army, the Department of Defense (DND) announced Monday.

"His extensive experience and well-honed skills resulted in the significant victories of his Command against lawless elements, especially in Mindanao," the DND said in a statement.

Before becoming the WesMinCom chief, Galido was also the commander of the 6th Infantry Division.

"With LtGen Galido at the helm, the Philippine Army will undoubtedly and excellently pursue the strategic path set by the Commander-in-Chief in pursuit of the country's stability amid the changing security landscape," the DND said.

Galido began his 36-year long military career as a platoon leader of the 63rd Infantry Battalion and later as a company commander in the 1st and 2nd Infantry Divisions.

He also spearheaded the campaign against counterterrorism groups in South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Maguindanao provinces.

Galido will replace Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner, who is now the 60th Armed Forces of the Philippines chief-of-staff.

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