24/08/2026
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๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ ๐โ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฅ, ๐๐ญ๐. ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐, ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฌ, ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐ โ Lt. Gen. Donald M. Gumiran PA, Commanding General of the Philippine Army and his party visited the Home of the Mounted Warriors on 22 August 2026. Upon arrival, Lt. Gen. Gumiran was accorded full military honors and received by Armor Division Commander Major General Ronnel R. Manalo PA. The visit included an operational briefing and a "Talk to Troops" with division personnel.
In his remarks, the Commanding General laid out his STRONG Command Guidance, a six-point framework which stands for: Stewardship, Transformation, Readiness, Organization Development, Nation-Building, and God-Centered Leadership / Fear of God.
The Commanding General also toured the Armor Division Museum and Maintenance Facility. There, Lt. Gen. Gumiran tested and fired the Remote-Controlled Weapon System (RCWS) mounted on an armored vehicle โ demonstrating the unitโs advanced capabilities and operational readiness.
The visit closed with a traditional Boodle Fight, strengthening camaraderie, esprit de corps, and unity among officers, enlisted personnel, and the Army leadership. The occasion reaffirmed the Philippine Armyโs shared commitment to exemplary leadership, combat readiness, professionalism, and dedicated service to the Filipino people.