Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 25) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lauded the “unconventional warfare strategies” of the Philippine Army’s Special Forces Regiment (Airborne) or SFR(A), saying these have become more relevant amid the “complex threats” faced by the country.
Marcos also pledged his “unassailable commitment” to the SFR(A) during their 61st founding anniversary held in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija on Sunday.
\”To the men and women of the Special Forces Regiment (Airborne), we are grateful to have witnessed the efforts that leverage your expertise and demonstrate the core principles in the performance of your duties. Your mastery of unconventional warfare strategies [becomes] all the more relevant and significant in view of the complex threats that our nation now faces,\” he said.
The president noted that the SFR(A) members have lived up to their moniker as \”silent professionals.\”
\”You have not only played a pivotal role in times of battle but have also become dependable sentinels for the Filipino people,\” the commander-in-chief said. \”Through the responses for humanitarian assistance, you have created a ripple of hope in our communities, increased our people’s trust in the military and in the government.\”
\”We assure you of the administration’s unassailable commitment and that of your commander-in-chief’s support in all of your undertakings, strengthening your capabilities, and ensuring your welfare and that of your families,\” he added.
The president cited the adoption of the Riverine Operations Equipment Project to further improve the capabilities of the SFR(A).
He also called on the SRF(A) to continue helping Filipinos in times of crisis and \”uphold the moral of the people” as they maintain their standing as \”experts of unconventional warfare strategies.\”
During the event, Marcos recognized combat and civilian awardees, and watched a military free-fall capability demonstration and simulations of hostage situations.
Established in 1962, the SFRA was first spearheaded by then-captain and former President Fidel Ramos.
