Marcos to new Army chief: Boost engagement with foreign counterparts

by Jean Mangaluz Inquirer.net

mANILA — President ferdinand

“Bongbong” marcos Jr. on monday, August

7 instructed newly installed Philippine Army chief Lt. General roy m. Galido to enhance the agency’s cooperation with the Philippine Army’s (PA) foreign counterparts.

Galido took over from General romeo Brawner Jr., who was designated as the Chief of staff of the Armed forces of the Philippines (AfP) in July.

“We challenge you to lead and boost your institution’s engagements with its foreign counterparts. I urge the entirety of our Army to enhance your interoperability and communications, as well as to learn best practices through training and joint exercises, which we intend to further expand,” said the president during the PA Change of Command Ceremony.

While the president did allude to a specific situation, this statement from marcos comes shortly after a China Coast Guard vessel fired a water cannon at a Philippine Coast Guard vessel and another u PAGE 2