By Priam Nepomuceno
MANILA – Outgoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. called on all officers and personnel of the National Capital Region Command (NCRCOM) to remain loyal to the Constitution and the chain of command.
He made the call during his farewell visit to the unit in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Wednesday afternoon.
In a statement, the AFP chief commended the officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees of NCRCOM for their professionalism, discipline, and unwavering dedication as the “Sentinels of the Nation’s Capital.”
He urged all NCRCOM personnel to remain “steadfast in upholding the Constitution, loyal to the chain of command, and committed to serving the Filipino people with integrity, excellence, and honor.”
He was accompanied by NCRCOM commander Maj. Gen. Gregorio Hernandez Jr., who presented the unit’s operational accomplishments and also provided a capability demonstration and static display showcasing the command’s readiness and evolving capabilities in securing the NCR.
Likewise, Hernandez expressed NCRCOM’s appreciation for Brawner’s exemplary leadership, guidance, and unwavering support, which significantly strengthened the unit’s operational capabilities and mission readiness.
Brawner, a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1989, is scheduled to retire from military service on July 21. He was appointed AFP chief on July 21, 2023, completing the three-year fixed term under Republic Act 11709.
He served as Philippine Army commander from Dec. 7, 2021 until he was appointed as AFP chief. (PNA)
