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Marcos leads Philippine Air Force change of command ceremony

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Pia Gutierrez

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<p>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed confidence in the leadership of LtGen. Arthur Cordura who took over Thursday as the 40th Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force on Thursday.</p><p>Cordura, a former AFP Vice Chief of Staff and a member of the Philippine Military Academy Bigkis-Lahi Class of 1990, replaced outgoing PAF Chief Lt. Gen. Stephen Parreno, who bowed out from the service.</p><p>In his speech during the Change of Command Ceremony at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, Marcos Jr said he was confident that Cordura would lead the organization to greater heights, despite modern security challenges.</p><p>“The road ahead is not without its challenges, but I am confident that you will rise to meet those challenges. With your steadfast leadership, you can guide the Air Force towards becoming an institution that is more agile, credible, and responsive to the demands of an ever-evolving security landscape,” the President said.</p><p>“To the men and women of the Philippine Air Force, your service is a source of immense pride for our country. Under this new leadership, you may continue to reach even greater heights, embodying the principles of honor, duty, [and] excellence,” he continued.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/multimedia/photo/11/08/22/ph-receives-new-assets-for-its-air-force">Philippines gets new assets for Air Force</a></div><p>Marcos called for vigilance and resolve among Philippine troops, saying that there was “no room for complacency, for any pause in our efforts to risk compromising the safety and welfare of the Filipino people” during these challenging times.</p><p>“We must ensure that the continued modernization of our armed forces remains a priority, empowering us to protect the ideals that define our nation,” he said. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2024/12/12/air-force-sends-helicopters-to-help-communities-affected-by-kanlaon-eruption-1700">Air Force sends helicopters to help communities affected by Kanlaon eruption</a></div><p>The Philippine leader thanked Lt. Gen. Parreno for his 37 years of dedicated service to the AFP.</p><p>Marcos said that under Parreno’s leadership, the Philippine Air Force strengthened the nation’s territorial integrity and protected its exclusive economic zone.</p><p>“These accomplishments are a testament to your vision, diligence, and unyielding commitment to the mission at hand. After 37 years of dedicated service to our nation, you pass on a legacy that embodies excellence and inspires the next generation of leaders to build upon the foundations that you have laid,” he said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/16/philippines-ratifies-key-defense-pact-with-japan-1922">Philippines ratifies key defense pact with Japan</a></div>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed confidence in the leadership of LtGen. Arthur Cordura who took over Thursday as the 40th Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force on Thursday.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed confidence in the leadership of LtGen. Arthur Cordura who took over Thursday as the 40th Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force on Thursday.

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Marcos Jr leads Philippine Air Force change of command ceremony

Pia Gutierrez,

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Published December 19, 2024 02:24 PM PHT

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