Marcos Directs New Army Chief to Enhance Disaster Response and Sovereignty Defense Capabilities
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed newly installed Army Chief Lt. Gen. Donald Gumiran to maintain and enhance disaster response capabilities for public safety and strengthen external defense capabilities to protect national sovereignty. This directive comes as the Philippines faces dual challenges of climate-induced natural disasters and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
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