The Commanding General, Philippine Army (CGPA) Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido led the “Mustering of Troops” at the Philippine Army Grandstand, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City to ensure the organization’s readiness in supporting the Philippine National Police (PNP) on securing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) 2023 this October 30, 2023.
Officers and personnel from the Headquarters Philippine Army (HPA), Headquarters Support Group, and the HPA Contingency Force participated in the event. Various Army assets and personnel are on standby in Fort Bonifacio which would help in bolstering the election contingents.
Lt. Gen. Galido explained to troops the Philippine Army’s role in supporting the PNP which is at the forefront of ensuring the safe, orderly, and peaceful conduct of BSKE 2023. The CGPA earlier placed the Philippine Army under Red Alert status to ensure that all units are complete and ready to be deployed to address possible threats that may arise during the BSKE 2023.
Photo by Cpl Rodgen Quirante, OACPA