From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 23): PA committed to nation building -- Army Commander
Aside from its primary role of defending the country against internal and external threats, the Philippine Army (PA) expressed its commitment in further developing the nation.
This pledge was made by Army commander, Major Gen. Hernando DCA Iriberriduring the 117th founding anniversary of the PA Saturday.
"We are an Army that is united with the people, in the spirit of 'Bayanihan', with revitalized civil-military operations and broader engagement undertakings with stakeholders. Whether it be for relief, for civilian empowerment, for values formation, the Army is capable, ready, and responsive," he added.
"Our troops have shown these last year during our humanitarian assistance and relief operations in the areas devastated by Supertyphoon 'Yolanda' and the earthquake inBohol ," Iriberri stressed.
The PA chief added that the Filipino Army is committed to the global effort to build peace and spread the dividends of a connected global village. Our friends from all over the world, represented here by foreign armed forces attaches, provide us the opportunity to pursue training, joint exercises, and activities that enhance defense relations.
"The spirit of 117 years of service drives us to constantly perform, and inspires us to respond and take responsibility," Iriberri concluded.
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Aside from its primary role of defending the country against internal and external threats, the Philippine Army (PA) expressed its commitment in further developing the nation.
This pledge was made by Army commander, Major Gen. Hernando DCA Iriberriduring the 117th founding anniversary of the PA Saturday.
"We are an Army that is united with the people, in the spirit of 'Bayanihan', with revitalized civil-military operations and broader engagement undertakings with stakeholders. Whether it be for relief, for civilian empowerment, for values formation, the Army is capable, ready, and responsive," he added.
"Our troops have shown these last year during our humanitarian assistance and relief operations in the areas devastated by Supertyphoon 'Yolanda' and the earthquake in
The PA chief added that the Filipino Army is committed to the global effort to build peace and spread the dividends of a connected global village. Our friends from all over the world, represented here by foreign armed forces attaches, provide us the opportunity to pursue training, joint exercises, and activities that enhance defense relations.
"The spirit of 117 years of service drives us to constantly perform, and inspires us to respond and take responsibility," Iriberri concluded.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=628380