Marcos Jr. praises Galido, appoints Nafarrete as new Philippine Army chief

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for vigilance amid high geopolitical tensions during a change-of-command ceremony for the Philippine Army on Thursday.

Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete took over as chief of the Philippine Army from Lieutenant General Roy Galido, who is credited with strengthening the army's capabilities and alliances.

Marcos praised Galido's leadership, noting improvements in equipment, intelligence sharing, and joint operations under his tenure and conferred him the Presidential Legion of Honor Award for his exceptional service.

Nafarrete committed to focusing on human capital development during his leadership, expressing humility and dedication to his new role.

The president assured continued support for the Philippine Army, highlighting its importance as a pillar of strength and integrity and urged the new army leadership to stay true to its mission and values.

Nafarrete's five-point command strategy prioritizes personnel development, morale boosting, health and education improvements, and financial well-being, reflecting the growing global uncertainty and security threats.