FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City – Philippine Army Chief Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete graced the 2-day Suppliers Forum for the Calendar Year 2025 as the Closing Ceremony’s keynote speaker at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on October 8, 2025. The CGPA zeroed-in on maintaining an Army that is free from any forms of corruption.
In his remarks, Lt. Gen. Nafarrete stressed that at a time when the nation is shaken by corruption issues, the Philippine Army remains accountable to every transaction that represents public trust. “We owe it to our soldiers and to the Filipino people to make sure that every peso is spent wisely, every project is delivered on time, and every partner we engage with upholds integrity.”
He urged the Army units and partner suppliers to embrace potential policy changes as the forum closes, citing that transparent and efficient procurement is key to the Army’s operational readiness. “When processes are clear, fast, and accountable, we can deliver what our soldiers need, on time, and with quality.”
The 2-day Suppliers Forum is part of the Philippine Army’s adherence to the Army Chief’s guidance on transparency and resource allocation. It is also a testament of the organization’s commitment to religiously adhere to the standard monitoring, assessment and procurement guidelines of the government. (PR)
