{"id":241404,"date":"2020-01-04T22:28:15","date_gmt":"2020-01-05T03:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=241404"},"modified":"2020-01-04T22:28:15","modified_gmt":"2020-01-05T03:28:15","slug":"continue-fight-vs-lawlessness-terrorism-prrd-tells-afp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/01\/04\/continue-fight-vs-lawlessness-terrorism-prrd-tells-afp\/","title":{"rendered":"Continue fight vs. lawlessness, terrorism, PRRD tells AFP"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the Malaca\u00f1an Palace on September 10, 2019. KING RODRIGUEZ\/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to continue its fight against lawlessness and terrorism under the leadership of new military chief Gen. Felimon Santos.<\/p>\n

Duterte made the call during the change of command and retirement ceremony for outgoing AFP chief of staff Gen. Noel Clement at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.<\/p>\n

In a keynote speech, the Commander-in-Chief expressed confidence that the AFP would further achieve more milestones in protecting the country\u2019s freedom and democratic values under Santos’ watch.<\/p>\n

He is optimistic that the AFP, with Santos at the helm, would implement programs that are meant to \u201celevate competence, the probity, and integrity of our uniformed personnel.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTo our soldiers, I assure you that you will always have my full support and confidence as we build a more stable and peaceful future for our people. Be assured that this administration will always assist the men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines as we overcome the challenges we face as a nation,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI trust that you will work in unison with the incoming Chief-of-Staff Lt. Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. as you remain steadfast in protecting our country against lawlessness and terrorism,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Santos, a member of PMA Class 1986, served as commander of AFP Eastern Mindanao Command prior to his appointment as military chief.<\/p>\n

Santos has been involved in various peace and security programs in Mindanao.<\/p>\n

Duterte also thanked the AFP personnel for their dedication to push for a \u201cmore peaceful future for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMay this momentous occasion renew your commitment to defend our homeland from lingering and emerging security threats as you uphold the safety of our families and communities,\u201d he said. “Thank you for your service\u00a0at mabuhay ang sundalong Pilipino<\/em>\u00a0(and live long, Philippine soldiers).”<\/p>\n

Duterte, meanwhile, recognized Clement\u2019s \u201csuccessful\u201d tour of duty as AFP chief, saying the latter would be remembered for his \u201cprincipled and irreproachable leadership in fighting insurgency and securing our sovereignty.\u201d<\/p>\n

The President also hailed Clement\u2019s efforts in leading the humanitarian assistance and disaster response of the AFP.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith faithful adherence to the military professional service inspires your troops to continue serving with valor, heroism, and selflessness,\u201d he told Clement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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