Marcos to newly promoted generals: Be a boot on the ground

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday told newly promoted military officials to work among the soldiers in addressing the security challenges facing the country.

During the oath taking ceremony of military officials, Marcos emphasized that “we are at the juncture of our history where our nation faces complex security challenges.” 

“The response to which requires bold thinking, brave action, which, I know, you can supply in abundant amounts, as befit your rank and you can summon from your previous experience,” Marcos said in his speech. 

“This is the landscape that confronts you now. It is the security terrain that you have to address in the remaining tours of duty of your career,” he added. 

Marcos expressed hope that as senior officers in our armed services, the stars conferred upon them would serve as an inspiration in performing their duties “with utmost dedication, professionalism, integrity, all worthy of emulation.”

“Be a boot on the ground, or be among them, and still command from the front,” Marcos said. 

He reminded them that the more stars there are, the heavier the responsibility. 

“Be mindful always of the weight that that carries,” Marcos said. 

At least 39 officials took their oath before the President, including former Presidential Security Command chief Major General Ramon Zagala and present PSC  commander Major General Jesus Morales. —LDF, GMA Integrated News