Philstar.com·3 min read·medium
Marcos tells Gumiran: Keep the Army ready
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Alexis Romero
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President Marcos has directed the new Army chief, Lt. Gen. Donald Gumiran, to prioritize disaster response readiness while simultaneously transitioning the military toward external defense capabilities. The directive comes as the country faces ongoing monsoon-related emergencies.
MANILA, Philippines - President Marcos directed newly installed Army chief Lt. Gen. Donald Gumiran to ensure his troops' readiness to respond to disasters and develop a force capable of defending Philippine sovereignty.
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