The AFP is grateful to our President and Commander-in-Chief for personally officiating the oathtaking of the newly-promoted AFP Generals and Flag Officers on 06 February, at the Malacañan Palace.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines expresses its gratitude for the support extended by Senators Francis Tolentino, Francis Escudero and Sherwin Gatchalian to the implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). This manifestation of support is in line with our treaty obligation as contained in the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1951.
Since the signing of EDCA in 2014, it has continuously facilitated the conduct of military exercises and HADR operations in support to the AFP mission. Likewise, with the threat of climate change, our partnership with modern and well-equipped countries such as the United States of America will develop the capability of our troops in executing humanitarian and disaster response (HADR) operations in times of natural calamities and disasters.
AFP Vice Chief of Staff, LtGen Arthur M Cordura PAF welcomed LtGen George W Smith Jr during his courtesy visit on February 3 at the AFP General Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. LtGen Smith Jr, commanding general of the US I Marine Expeditionary Force, is in the country in preparation for Balikatan Exercise in April 2023.
The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) is a collaborative agreement between the United States and the Philippines that enables both countries to increase joint training opportunities, humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) capability, and rotational activities to strengthen interoperability between our armed forces.
The CSAFP, General Andres C Centino PA, donned new ranks to Commander of Western Mindanao Command (WMC), LtGen Roy M Galido PA, and two other senior officers on Friday, February 3 at the General Headquarters, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
Joining the WCM Commander were Commodore Marcos Y Imperio PN, the Commander of the Communication, Electronics, and Information Systems Service AFP (CEISSAFP); and, reservist BGen Eric C Garchitorena MC, Commander of the 1st Technical and Administrative Services (TAS) Brigade - NCR Reserve Command.
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