Camp General Artemio Ricarte, Puerto Princesa City — Team Western Command led by its Commander, Vice Admiral Alberto B Carlos, warmly welcomed Senior Undersecretary Jose Calingasan Faustino Jr. “to the home of the patriots and defenders of the Western Frontier” for his first official visit as the Officer in Charge of the Department of National Defense.
“As your new DND OIC, I assure WESCOM of the continuity of all infrastructure projects under the DND-DPWH TIKAS Convergence Program. We will prioritize mission essential infrastructures in all Philippine-held islands in the Kalayaan Island Group and the West Philippine Sea,” said SUsec Faustino Jr.
“To reiterate the guidance of our President and Commander in Chief, His Excellency Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., the Armed Forces of the Philippines shall fiercely but peacefully protect our country’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and sovereign rights,” he added.
Vice Admiral Albert Carlos, on the otherhand, assured the OIC DND of performing nothing less than the best from Team WESCOM to contribute in the attainment of the strategic objectives of the defense department.
SUsec Faustino Jr lauded the efforts of Team WESCOM and committed the all-out support of DND.
“With your very snappy Commander, Vice Admiral Carlos, we have seen all the efforts of WESCOM and rest assured that we will give you all the support that you need so you can fully undertake your mandated tasks,” said SUsec Faustino Jr.