CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Andres C Centino enjoins all soldiers to always be in shape and to be at their best in performing their mandate of protecting the people and securing the state.
In his visit to the Joint Task Force – National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) under Brig. General Marceliano Teofilo on March 30, General Centino commended the military and civilian personnel of the JTF-NCR for successfully performing their mandate and pressed them to perform at their highest level.
“You are here in Camp Aguinaldo which is also the base of the top leadership of the AFP and that of the DND. I urge all of you to think that you are here as the models of the AFP soldier. I expect no less than the best from each one of you,” General Centino said.
The Chief of Staff likewise reiterated his previous guidance to all soldiers in compliance with President Rodrigo Duterte’s marching orders to end the problem of insurgency and to assist in the peaceful conduct of national and local elections.
He reminded the JTF-NCR to be prepared to be deployed in high-risk areas to ensure a peaceful and credible election in May. General Centino also expressed his confidence in the leadership of the JTF-NCR and thanked them for the short but meaningful visit.
“I can only commend you enough, continue what you’re doing and make sure that you are always up to the task,” General Centino said in closing. /// (Photo by TSg Randulf Obinque PAF/PAOAFP)
