CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), General Andres C Centino PA, visited troops of the 74th Infantry Battalion (74IB), 2nd Infantry Division (2ID); and the 19th Infantry Battalion (19IB), 801st Infantry Brigade, and 803rd Infantry Brigade, all of 8th Infantry Division (8ID), Philippine Army in Northern Samar on March 24, 2023.
In his talk to the troops, the CSAFP reiterated his thrusts to eliminate security threats and maintain peace in the country. He urged them to focus and strengthen their efforts in performing the mission to end local terrorism in Samar.
To ensure that the troops were well-motivated, he also reminded the senior EP and commanders to pay attention to the needs of every personnel and continue boosting their morale.
"Your roles are important in instilling discipline in our troops, be an exemplar to them," encouraged the CSAFP. "I am very confident that with the line-up of the commanders here in the Visayas, we will be able to achieve our target of really ending the problem of the insurgency here in Samar," he added.
The CSAFP also inspected captured and surrendered firearms and other armaments. He then commended the troops for all their efforts in performing their duties and asked them to continue working hard to reach the objectives of the AFP toward a peaceful nation free from conflict.///(Photos by TSgt Obinque PAF, PAOAFP)
