00:00The hard work continues even when nobody is looking.
00:03As threats evolve and disasters strike, the Air Force delivers, adapts, and does its job and performs its mission.
00:13Focus PAF at 78 demands us all to continue fulfilling this mandate with clarity of purpose and conviction.
00:22It is a reminder to stay committed to our mission, one that is strengthened with enhanced capabilities and enduring values.
00:31So I say this with great pride, the Philippine Air Force is a force on its own right.
00:37It is a credible, agile, essential to our country's aerospace defense.
00:42When I stood before you last year, I said that the PAF is a steady partner in building peace and reaching those who live furthest from health.
00:54Just a few days ago, I visited the Air Education and Training Command in Batangas and reaffirmed once more that we recognize the critical role of the Philippine Air Force.
01:05The government will exert all efforts to provide the Philippine Air Force with the best possible equipment, training, and facilities.
01:14We remain relentless in ensuring that support will continue because we know that when our troops are equipped and are attended to properly,
01:25they are empowered to fulfill their duties and serve the country with excellence.
01:30You are all well trained, highly capable, and most importantly, more than willing to protect the citizens of the Republic and the Republic itself.
01:41Since we last gathered in July of last year, you have proven what it means to be focused and to be excellent.
01:48Hundreds of unidentified tracks have been monitored in our air defense zone,
01:53and thousands of vessels near our waters have been kept under close watch by the Air Force.
02:00Insurgents have been tracked, threats neutralized, law enforcement operations supported from capturing criminals
02:06and stopping smuggling operations that hamper the economy.
02:10But even with the demands of duty, the Air Force has continued to grow,
02:15welcoming six new aircraft, enhancing skills to fright simulation and advanced training.
02:21It also completed many infrastructure projects and ensured our air assets are always well protected and strategically positioned.
02:32In times of disaster, whether at home or abroad, the airmen and airwomen have responded quickly and have served quietly.
02:40Ladies and gentlemen, I know that whenever the mission calls, the Philippine Air Force answers.
02:46Time and again, you put your life on the line for the sake of our people.
02:52Habang umaasa ang taong bayan sa inyo, kayo naman ay may maaasahan sa administrasyong ito.
02:59Bilang inyong Commander-in-Chief, titiyakin kong buo at tapat ang suporta at malasakit ko sa inyong lahat na Philippine Air Force.
03:08As we celebrate yet another year of fine service, I sincerely congratulate this year's awardees for their outstanding performance.
03:25You truly deserve the recognition that we have given you today.
03:28Remember, we owe the Filipino people a swift and responsive Air Force.
03:37Today, in its 78th year, let us recommit to that.
03:42Thank you for keeping us safe.
03:44You do all your work in the sky so that all of us here on the ground may live in peace and security.
03:50Let our resolve be focused and unshaken as we serve the Philippines and fly ever higher together.
03:59Maraming salamat at mabuhay ang hukbong impapawid ng Pilipinas.
