New Armed Forces of Philippines Chief Assumes Command

摘要

Lieutenant General Felimon Santos Jr has officially been named the new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in a change of command ceremony Jan 4. Outgoing Chief of Staff Lt Gen Noel Clement turned over the helm of the military to the Eastern Mindanao head in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Clement is retiring after a three-month stint. President Rodrigo Duterte also attended the event. "The AFP will continue to be proactive against the local terrorist groups...We shall effectively counter their narratives through good governance, build community trust and earn their people's respect," said Lt Gen Santos. Among his other points of focus is also working towards achieving and preserving peace in the Bangsamoro region and with the Moro National Liberation Front.