# Roy Galido

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.

## 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.
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. 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.

## 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.
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. 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. 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, 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.
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. 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. Galido also initiated a comprehensive command guidance towards the creation of various innovative measures towards both internal and external operations.

## Awards in Military Service

* Outstanding Achievement Medal
* Distinguished Service Star with two silver anahaw leaves
* Meritorious Achievement Medal with one bronze anahaw leaf
* Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze anahaw leaf
* Chief of Staff, AFP Commendation Medal
* Gawad sa Kaunlaran Medal with one silver anahaw leaf
* Bronze Cross Medal with one bronze anahaw leaf
* Silver Wing Medal
* Military Merit Medal with three bronze spearhead devices
* Military Merit Medal with 4 silver anahaw leaves
* Military Merit Medal with two anahaw leaf
* Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal Medal
* Military Civic Action Medal with one silver and two bronze anahaw leaves
* 2 Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas Medals
* Military Commendation Medal with three silver equilateral triangles
* Military Commendation Medal with four bronze equilateral triangles

### Foreign honors and medals

* Honorary Airborne Wings of the Royal Thai Army
* 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)

### Campaign and service medals

* Long Service Medal with three bronze service stars
* Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
* Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
* Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal with one bronze service star
* Northern Maritime Frontier Campaign Medal
* Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon with two bronze service stars

### Unit Decorations

* Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation
* People Power II Unit Citation

### Badges

* Combat Commander's Kagitingan Badge
* PAF Gold Wings Badge
* AFP Parachutist Badge
* AFP Command & General Staff Course Badge
* Philippine Army Infantry Badge
* Special Forces Qualification Badge

### Other awards

* 2024 Asia’s Modern Hero Awards

## Personal life

Galido is married to Rina Galido. They both have two sons.