Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Roy Galido lauded the 52nd Engineering Brigade (52EBde) for its vital engineering support to various development programs in Northern Mindanao.
In a statement on Wednesday, Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said Galido made the remark as he visited the 52EBde’s headquarters at Camp Natividad in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, during its 56th founding anniversary on July 10.
“During his visit, the Army chief commended ‘Kaayadan’ (nickname of the 52EBde) troopers for making a significant impact on communities through development and engineering services,” Dema-ala said.
These projects include collaboration with government agencies and local government units on the construction of farm-to-market roads and other similar infrastructure, he added.
The PA chief, in his keynote address, also shared plans to further develop the 42,000-hectare Camp Kibaritan in Kalilangan, Bukidnon, as the main Army training area in Mindanao due to its “significant potential.”
“The Army chief also emphasized the importance of establishing a top-notch training environment to further produce a dedicated and professional force with a high level of operational readiness,” Dema-ala said.
Concluding his remarks, Galido challenged the 52EBde to embrace change and constant improvement, stating that while being good is acceptable, striving to be excellent is essential. (PNA)
