𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐘 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔
Major General Michael G. Samson, Commander of the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, paid a courtesy call on Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro on Thursday, January 22. He was accompanied by Colonel Joel Benedict Batara, Commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines–Joint Task Group Cebu (AFP-JTG Cebu).
The 3rd Infantry Division has jurisdiction over Western Visayas, the Negros Island Region, and Central Visayas, including Panay, Guimaras, Negros, Cebu, and Bohol.
During the visit, Gen. Samson assured the governor of the Army’s support for Cebu’s hosting of the ASEAN Summit meetings scheduled from January 26 to 30.
The event is expected to draw more than a thousand delegates, including around 500 senior ASEAN officials such as tourism ministers and representatives of national tourism organizations, as well as travel exhibitors, international buyers, and members of the media.
Governor Baricuatro thanked the Armed Forces of the Philippines for its support in ensuring a safe and conducive environment for summit participants, reinforcing Cebu’s standing as a premier destination for tourism and major international gatherings. | CAPITOL PIO
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