AFP Chief visits the Philippine Army
Army chief MGen Arturo B Ortiz welcomed the Chief of Staff Armed Forces
of the Philippines LtGen Ricardo A David during his visit at the
Philippine Army Headquarters this afternoon.
The visit is part of the AFP Chief, LtGen David's effort to get
acquainted with the AFP's major service units, its officers, and
personnel, as he leads the Armed Forces of the Philippines in this
crucial time. During his assumption as AFP Chief, LtGen David asked the
officers and men of the Armed Forces to give their utmost dedication and
commitment and always be subservient to civilian authorities that will
make the military organization as a "decisive force for national pride."
Furthermore, LtGen David said that the AFP, under his watch, will fully
support the peace talks to end the two-pronged insurgencies in the
country but will not be complacent in stifling terror.
LtGen David espouses that as the AFP pushes to achieve our mission, the
organization must carry out tasks with utmost respect to human rights.
As an admirable leader, he puts the welfare of the soldiers on top of
his priority list. He believes that looking after the needs of the men
and women of his command and ensuring that they are receiving whatever
is due to them are but a simple token of the organization's appreciation
for their sacrifices for country and people.
The Philippine Army believes that AFP Chief LtGen David can effectively
lead the 150,000-strong AFP men and women with his vast experience in
professional military and government service, the most recent prior to
his appointment as AFP Chief of Staff is as commander of the Northern
Luzon Command (NOLCOM). The Philippine Army vows to support the AFP
Chief and promised to complement his efforts in achieving the mission of
the AFP. #
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