Army's 4 ACEs Pick Up Pace
The Philippine Army's four ACEs for its thrust this year - the Army-s
Concern for the Environment, Army's Concern for Engineering, Army's
Combat Excellence, and Advocacy for Credible Elections - has gained
significant headway in its first month of implementation.
In contribution to the government's overall effort of addressing climate
change, the Philippine Army has participated in all endeavors geared
towards protecting the environment - from tree planting activities to
solid waste management within camps to partnership with individuals and
entities that advocates for the preservation of the environment.
The Philippine Army has also delivered road and infrastructure projects
as a result of an enhanced engineering capability.
Since war fighting remains to be the Philippine Army's core competency,
intensified tactical offensives throughout the country resulted to
almost 18 enemies killed, including the top NPA leader in Bulacan; the
capture of NPA leader Zaldy Canete alias Jinggoy, a notorious terrorist
leader responsible for many atrocities against the people; and the
recovery of various high-powered firearms, which weakened considerably
the operational capability of the rebels. Community development programs
and nation-building activities, on the other hand, made possible the
surrender of 13 NPA rebels.
As regards the Army's Advocacy for Credible Elections, Lt Gen Bangit, in
all his field visits, reminded soldiers not to participate in any
partisan politics, except to exercise the right of suffrage, as he vowed
to quell any armed group that would disturb the conduct of peaceful
elections.
Armed with these four ACEs, the Philippine Army is confident that it can
help bring lasting peace and development in the country. #
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