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Marcos pledges support for Eastern Visayas security operations
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the Philippine Army's 8th Infantry Division headquarters in Samar on Friday, reaffirming the administration's commitment to security and peace-building efforts across the Eastern Visayas region.
LSN Philippines ·
TACLOBAN CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. traveled to Catbalogan City in Samar on Friday to inspect operations at the Philippine Army's 8th Infantry Division (8ID) headquarters, underscoring the administration's focus on regional stability and security in Eastern Visayas.
As commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Marcos met with divisional leadership and troops engaged in ongoing security and peace-building missions throughout the region. The visit reflected the administration's commitment to supporting military operations aimed at maintaining order and fostering development in the Eastern Visayas.
During the engagement, Marcos expressed full backing for the soldiers' efforts to address security challenges and advance peace initiatives in the strategically important region. The visit comes as the military continues to manage counterinsurgency operations and community engagement programs across the Visayas.
The presidential visit highlighted the government's priority on strengthening military capabilities and morale in the field, with emphasis on protecting civilian populations and supporting economic development in Eastern Visayas.