MILITARY HONORS. Lieutenant General Macairog S. Alberto (right), newly-installed Philippine Army Commanding General, salutes the colors as he troops the line during the traditional arrival honors during his visit to Camp Gen. Mateo Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal on Nov. 20, 2018. He is accompanied by Major General Rhoderick M, Parayno (left), Commander of the 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division (2ID). (Photo courtesy of 2ID-DPAO)
CAMP GEN. CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal – The newly-installed Commanding General of the Philippine Army, Lieutenant General Macairog S. Alberto, vowed on Tuesday to sustain improvement, upgrade and training of the Army and look after the troops’ welfare.
"We will continue to improve the Philippine Army and we will continue to support all army major units, especially in training. The best way to look after the welfare of your men is to train them properly so that they can accomplish the mission well and come back to their families alive,” Alberto said.
Alberto visited the home camp of the 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division (2ID), where he was warmly welcomed with traditional military honors hosted by 2ID commander Major General Rhoderick M. Parayno and the top army officers, enlisted personnel and civilian employees at the camp quadrangle.
During his talks with the army division officials and troops at the 2nd Division Training School (2DTS), Alberto expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and shared his past experiences during his Scout Ranger Orientation Course training at the 2ID camp.
He underscored the strategic importance of the 2ID in the overall peace and security campaign of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as this division serves as the nearest Philippine Army Major Unit (PAMU) to the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila.
The 2ID is the second major army camp that Alberto has visited upon his appointment as chief of the Army service command of the AFP.
His camp visitation follows the military tradition for the new Army commander to personally acquaint with his subordinates, know the situation, assess the soldiers’ morale and attend to the welfare and concerns of the troops in the ground.
The new Army Commanding General also led the tree planting activity at the vicinity of the Division's Sierra Madre Golf and Country Club. (PNA)
