DAVAO CITY — Philippine Army Commanding General on Monday visited the troopers of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, Philippine Army at Camp General Manuel T. Yan Sr. in Mawab, Davao De Oro, purposely to boost the morale of his men who spent their Christmas and the New Year in the hinterlands to fight against the insurgents.
The purpose of the Lieutenant General Roy M Galido’s visit was not only to boost the morale of the troops but also to assess the operational readiness and capabilities of the 10ID, ensuring alignment with the overall goals of the Philippine Army.
During the visit, Galido conducted a comprehensive briefing with Major General Allan D Hambala, 10ID Commander, alongside brigade, battalion, and other subordinate commanders and his thanked the group for their continued service to the Filipino people by maintaining peace and order in their area of responsibility.
The discussions was centered around strategic plans and operational capabilities, aiming to enhance the troops’ efforts in maintaining peace and stability within the division’s area of responsibility.
During his talk to the troops, Galido emphasized the values of discipline, a healthy lifestyle, and good family relations, highlighting their pivotal role in creating reliable, responsive, and relevant soldiers crucial to meeting the nation’s needs.
Citing the diligence and dedication of the troops, Galido commended his men and the Civilian Human Resource (CHR) of 10ID, acknowledging the challenges of military service and lauding their voluntary commitment and service-oriented approach.
“I would like to thank you [troops]. Mahirap ang pagiging sundalo pero nag-volunteer pa rin kayo. Pati na rin sa Civilian [Human Resource], thank you for volunteering, rendering service, for acting like soldier service-oriented,” Galido said.
