MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed newly installed Philippine Army (PA) Commanding General Donald Gumiran to keep troops alert for disaster operations as heavy rains continue to affect the country. Marcos gave the order during the Army’s 68th Change of Command Ceremony at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City, where Gumiran formally took the helm from outgoing PA chief Antonio Nafarrete, who was appointed chief-of-staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. READ: Antonio Nafarrete named next AFP chief The President stressed the military branch’s role as first responders during calamities. “Be prepared to reach isolated communities, bring […]...Keep on reading: Marcos to new Army chief: Keep troops ready for disaster-related ops