Roy Galido
{{Short description|Philippine Army officer}}
{{Philippine name|Mabagos|Galido}}
{{Infobox military person
| name = Roy Galido
| image = LTGEN Roy M. Galido.jpg
| caption =
| birth_date =
| birth_place =
| birth_name = Roy Mabagos Galido
| allegiance = {{flag|Philippines}}
| branch = {{Army|Philippine}}
| branch_label = Branch
| serviceyears = 1990–present
| rank = {{nowrap|File:PA LTGEN Svc.svg Lieutenant General}}
| commands = Commanding General of the Philippine Army
Western Mindanao Command
6th Infantry Division
Joint Task Force Central
601st Infantry Brigade
The Inspector General, Philippine Army
40th Infantry Battalion
38th Infantry Battalion
| battles = Communist armed conflicts in the Philippines
Moro conflict
| alma_mater = Philippine Military Academy (BS)
| spouse = Rina Galido
| children = 2
}}
Roy Mabagos Galido is a Philippine Army officer who serves as the Commanding General of the Philippine Army since 7 August 2023. Prior to his appointment, Galido's previous commands include the Western Mindanao Command, the 6th Infantry Division and the 601st Infantry Brigade.{{cite news |last1=Cupin |first1=Bea |title=Marcos picks Mindanao veteran Galido as new Army chief |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-picks-mindanao-veteran-roy-galido-new-army-chief/ |work=RAPPLER |date=31 July 2023}}
Early life and education
Galido was born to a military family. His father, retired brigadier general Alejandro Galido, was born in Sebaste, Antique on 12 July 1936 and was a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) class of 1958. Alejandro was later involved in the December 1989 coup against President Corazon Aquino before resigning afterwards as the former commander of the AFP Southern Luzon Command for his involvement in intelligence operations in the coup attempts.{{cite web |title=Alejandro Galido, Philippine General, 54 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1990/07/16/obituaries/alejandro-galido-philippine-general-54.html |website=The New York Times |date=16 July 1990}}{{cite web |title=Army chief Galido feted as pride of Antique |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/8/army-chief-galido-feted-as-pride-of-antique |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}
Galido entered the PMA with the influence of his father in 1986 and graduated as part of the "Bigkis Lahi" Class of 1990. Galido later completed various courses locally and abroad, such as the AFP Command & General Staff Course, the Scout Ranger Qualification Course, the Basic Airborne Course, and the Special Forces Combat Qualification Course.{{cite news |title=DND welcomes appointment of Galido as new PH Army chief |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1206846}} Galido is also known to be an accomplished scholar and also holds a Master's Degree in Management, a Master of Science in Information Technology and a Masters in Public Management.{{cite web |title=COMMANDING GENERAL, PHILIPPINE ARMY |url=https://army.mil.ph/home/index.php/component/content/?view=article&layout=edit&id=226&Itemid=259# |website=Philippine Army |language=en-gb}}
Military career
After his graduation in the PMA in 1990, Galido got his first deployment as a second lieutenant in Mindanao where he served as a commander of various units under the 6th Infantry Division. Galido also served as the chief of the AFP Systems Engineering Office, commander of the Joint Task Force Tugis, and was eventually named as the commander of the 38th Infantry Battalion and the 40th Infantry Battalion. Galido eventually served as the commander of the 601st Infantry Brigade and was later named as the acting chief of staff of the Philippine Army. Galido was later named as the before serving as the Vice Commander of the Army before being named as the Army Inspector General. On 4 August 2022, Galido was named as the commander of the 6th Infantry Division, where he replaced Major General Roberto Capulong.{{cite news |title=PH Army Inspector General assumes top 6ID post |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1180623}}{{cite web |title=Full-Blooded 'Kampilan' Army Officer Takes Over 6ID {{!}} Journal Online |website=People's Journal |url=https://journal.com.ph/full-blooded-kampilan-army-officer-takes-over-6id/ |date=11 August 2022}}
During his stint as division commander of the 6th Infantry Division, Galido subsequently served as the commander of the Joint Task Force Central, where he initiated operations against communist insurgents within Western Mindanao.{{cite web |last1=Mariano |first1=Cpl Jose Vionel F. |title=PBBM to 6ID: "Keep up the good work" |url=https://army.mil.ph/6id/index.php/press-releases-archive-2/877-pbbm-to-6id-keep-up-the-good-work |website=6th Infantry Division Official Website |language=en-gb}} On 20 January 2023, Galido was named as the commander of the AFP Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM), and replaced Lieutenant General Alfredo Rosario Jr. During his term as WESMINCOM Commander, Galido led operations against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and other related terrorist networks, as well as the recovery of various improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and enhanced engagements with stakeholders for peace development initiatives.{{cite news |title=Military gains momentum in Mindanao |url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/daily-tribune-philippines/20230327/282003266677380 |via=PressReader}} Galido also led the rescue various hostages from the ASG, which included the rescue mission on Ahmad Ibrahim Rullie, the son of the Indonesian couple Rullie Rian Zeke and Ulfa Handayani Saleh, who led the 2019 Jolo Cathedral bombings,{{cite web |title=Philippine army rescues teen son of Indonesian suicide bombers |url=https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/philippine/philippines-rescues-teen-islamic-state-suicide-bomber-06062023053411.html}} and also launched a raid which led to the death of Faharudin Hadji Satar, who is also known as Abu Zacharia, the leader (emir) of the Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group, in the outskirts if Marawi in June 2023.{{cite web |title=Islamic State leader for Southeast Asia killed in Marawi |url=https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/philippine/philippines-islamic-state-leader-killed-marawi-06142023035156.html}}
On 7 August 2023, Galido was named as the Commanding General of the Philippine Army, and replaced General Romeo Brawner Jr., who was named as the AFP Chief of Staff. During his assumption speech, Galido created his leadership thrust named "ARMY", which stands for Always pray to seek divine guidance in their daily activities; be Reliable, Responsive, Relevant to address the needs of the nation; be Mission-oriented in utilizing every resource, effort, and sacrifice to boost Morale; and Yield personal interests and comforts for unity, the Army, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the nation.{{cite web |title=Newly-installed Army Chief leads his first 1st PA-wide command conference |url=https://army.mil.ph/home/index.php/press-releases-archive-2/2177-newly-installed-army-chief-leads-his-first-1st-pa-wide-command-conference |website=Philippine Army |language=en-gb}} Galido also vowed to continue peace initiatives in Mindanao and enhance the Army's modernization programs, as well as to emphasize the need for creating skilled soldiers beyond its usage in warfare to other skills for community development.{{cite web |title=Galido assumes post as 66th Philippine Army commander |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/07/23/galido-assumes-post-as-66th-army-commander}}{{cite web |title=Galido is new Army chief |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/31/galido-is-new-army-chief |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}{{cite web |title=New Army chief Galido vows to sustain peace and dev't efforts in Mindanao |url=https://mindanews.com/top-stories/2023/08/new-army-chief-galido-vows-to-sustain-peace-and-devt-efforts-in-mindanao/ |date=1 August 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Macasero |first1=Ryan |title=New Army chief says soldiers should be skilled beyond 'tools of violence' |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/new-army-chief-galido-assumes-post-august-7-2023/ |work=RAPPLER |date=7 August 2023}}{{cite web |title=RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING LIEUTENANT GENERAL ROY M. GALIDO FOR BEING APPOINTED AS THE 66TH COMMANDING GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINE ARMY {{!}} Bangsamoro Parliament |url=https://parliament.bangsamoro.gov.ph/adopted-resolution/resolution-congratulating-and-commending-lieutenant-general-roy-m-galido-for-being-appointed-as-the-66-commanding-general-of-the-philippine-army/ |website=parliament.bangsamoro.gov.ph}} Galido also initiated a comprehensive command guidance towards the creation of various innovative measures towards both internal and external operations.{{cite web |last1=Reyes |first1=Victor |title=Army chief eyes world-class force |url=https://malaya.com.ph/news_news/army-chief-eyes-world-class-force/ |website=malaya.com.ph |date=14 January 2024}}
Awards in Military Service
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Outstanding Achievement Medal.PNG}} Outstanding Achievement Medal
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Distinguished Service Star BAR.svg|number=}} Distinguished Service Star with two silver anahaw leaves
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Meritorious Achievement Medal ribbon bar.svg}} Meritorious Achievement Medal with one bronze anahaw leaf
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=Noribbon.svg}} Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze anahaw leaf
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL CSAFP Commendation Medal ribbon.svg}} Chief of Staff, AFP Commendation Medal
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Gawad Sa Kaunlaran.gif}} Gawad sa Kaunlaran Medal with one silver anahaw leaf
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Bronze Cross.gif}} Bronze Cross Medal with one bronze anahaw leaf
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Silver Wing Medal ribbon bar.png}} Silver Wing Medal
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Military Merit Medal.gif}} Military Merit Medal with three bronze spearhead devices
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Military Merit Medal.gif}} Military Merit Medal with 4 silver anahaw leaves
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Military Merit Medal.gif}} Military Merit Medal with two anahaw leaf
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Sagisag Ulirang Kawal.gif}} Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal Medal
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Military Civic Action Medal.gif}} Military Civic Action Medal with one silver and two bronze anahaw leaves
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas.jpg}} 2 Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas Medals
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Military Commendation.gif}} Military Commendation Medal with three silver equilateral triangles
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Military Commendation.gif}} Military Commendation Medal with four bronze equilateral triangles
= Foreign honors and medals =
- 100px Commander, Legion of Merit (for his role in enhancing defense ties between the Philippines and the United States and for spearheading the Army Modernization Programs) (awarded on 11 November 2024){{cite news |title=Army chief receives US Legion of Merit Medal |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1237711 |work=www.pna.gov.ph |language=en}} {{cite web |title=CGPA receives the U.S. Legion of Merit Medal |url=https://www.army.mil.ph/home/index.php/press-releases-archive-2/2563-cgpa-receives-the-u-s-legion-of-merit-medal |website=Philippine Army |language=en-gb}}
- 100px Honorary Airborne Wings of the Royal Thai Army
= Campaign and service medals =
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=AFP Long Service Medal.gif}} Long Service Medal with three bronze service stars
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal.png}} Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=Luzon Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal.png}} Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=Mindanao Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal.png}} Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal with one bronze service star
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=PHL Northern Maritime Frontier Campaign Medal ribbon.svg}} Northern Maritime Frontier Campaign Medal
- {{Ribbon devices|width=100|ribbon=Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Ribbon.gif}} Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon with two bronze service stars
=Unit Decorations=
- 100px Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation
- File:PHL People Power II Unit Citation.png People Power II Unit Citation
=Badges=
=Other awards=
Personal life
Galido is married to Rina Galido. They both have two sons. The Galido family also maintain a residence at Alabang Hills in Muntinlupa City.{{cite web |last1=Team |first1=Editorial |title=AHVA RESIDENT IS NEW COMMANDING GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINE ARMY |url=https://alabanghillsvillage.com/2023/08/17/ahva-resident-is-new-commanding-general-of-the-philippine-army/ |website=Alabang Hills Village Association AHVA |date=17 August 2023}}
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