CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Chief of Staff, AFP, General Andres Centino PA joined Hon. Richard Marles, the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Defence (MinDef) of Australia on an official visit to the Headquarters, 6th Infantry Division (6ID) of the Philippine Army at Camp Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao today.
The Commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM), LtGen Roy Galido PA, along with the 6ID Commander, MGen Alex Rillera PA welcomed Hon. Marles and the CSAFP at the 6ID grounds.
DPM Marles visited the 6ID area of responsibility where the Armed Forces of the Philippines – Australian Defence Force (AFP-ADF) Training Site is located. The engagement with the 6ID troops is part of the three-day visit of the Australian MinDef to the Philippines, which aims to increase the Australian-Philippine partnership and deepen defense relations between the two countries.(Photos by PFC Carmelotes/PAOAFP)