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BASE VISIT. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Antonio Nafarrete (center) poses for a photo during his visit to Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro City on Saturday (Sept. 26 2026). Nafarrete stressed that the ongoing development of the air base must translate into enhanced AFP operational capability. (Photo courtesy of AFP-PAO)
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Antonio Nafarrete has called for the sustained development of Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro City emphasizing that improvements to the facility must translate into greater operational capability for the military.
During his visit to the base on Saturday Nafarrete highlighted the relocation and integration of the Philippine Air Forces 15th Strike Wing and 590th Air Base Group as part of Lumbias continuing development.
“That is how I want us to look at Lumbia — not simply in terms of what has been constructed but in terms of what the base allows our forces to do” Nafarrete said in a statement.
He directed concerned units to sustain the gains already made address remaining requirements and elevate matters requiring action from higher headquarters.
Nafarrete said the goal is not merely to complete infrastructure projects at Lumbia Air Base but to ensure that the facility is ready to support AFP forces and their operational requirements.
During the visit the AFP chief also conferred military awards on personnel in recognition of their service and contributions. (With a report from Priam F. Nepomuceno/PNA)
