Nafarrete assumes Philippine Army command, replaces retired Galido

Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete officially assumed command of the Philippine Army on Thursday, replacing Lieutenant General Roy Galido who retired after two years as the Army's chief.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony at Fort Andres Bonifacio in Taguig City, where he conferred the Presidential Legion of Honor Award on Galido for his exceptional service.

Both Nafarrete and Galido are graduates of the Philippine Military Academy 'Bigkis-Lahi' Class of 1990, reflecting their shared military background.

During the ceremony, Marcos emphasized the importance of vigilance and leadership in a time of high geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty.

Nafarrete's previous roles include chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Western Mindanao Command where he led joint operations against insurgency and terrorism.