CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) lauded the men and women of the Engineer Brigade based in Cebu City for their disaster response efforts after the recent typhoons.
General Centino was in Camp Lapulapu to check on the state of morale of troops assigned at the 53rd Engineer Brigade. He was received by its Commander, Colonel Proceso Rebancos.
In a traditional ‘talk to troops,’ the AFP Chief of Staff also relayed President Rodrigo Duterte’s commendations for the soldiers’ dedication and service despite the challenges brought by the pandemic and calamities.
“I am here to relay to you not just my commendation but also the commendation of the President for your rescue, relief, and rebuilding efforts not just during Typhoon Odette but also in Typhoon Agaton. The President was very emphatic when he said he is very grateful for the soldiers’ services to the people,” General Centino said.
He also praised the 53rd Engineer Brigade for efficiently performing their mandate, thus helping troops on the ground accomplish their tasks against communist terrorist groups.
Addressing the troops, General Centino said he is confident that the AFP can effectively diminish the numbers of the armed insurgents and weaken their firepower through intensified focused military operations. He cited the successive accomplishments of government forces against the New People’s Army particularly in Samar, Negros, and Mindanao.
Likewise, the AFP Chief took the chance to remind soldiers to remain professional and committed to the Chain of Command, especially that the National and Local Elections are fast approaching.
“As professional soldiers, we should strictly practice being non-partisan. We should remain focused on our task to ensure that the election process is carried out safely, securely, and peacefully,” General Centino said.///(Photos by TSg Randulf Obinque PAF/PAOAFP)
