The Philippine Army and the Canadian Army reaffirmed their commitment to expanded bilateral cooperation during a high-level courtesy call at Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, on November 13, 2026.
At a glance
- Event: courtesy call of the newly designated Canadian Defence Attaché, Col. Marc-Antoine Fecteau, on Army Chief Lt. Gen. Donald M. Gumiran
- Date and place: November 13, 2026, Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
- Preceded by: Lt. Gen. Gumiran’s counterpart visit to the Canadian Army Headquarters in Ottawa on November 3, and the Philippine-Canada Military Cooperation Working Group Meeting in Manila from November 9 to 12
- Discussed: areas of possible expanded cooperation and mechanisms for sustaining it through regular staff engagements and combined activities
- Source: Philippine Army Public Affairs Office
Newly designated Canadian Defence Attaché Col. Marc-Antoine Fecteau called on Philippine Army Chief Lt. Gen. Donald M. Gumiran to discuss expanded cooperation and ways to sustain the bilateral partnership.
Discussions on Expanded Bilateral Mechanisms
According to the Philippine Army Public Affairs Office, Lt. Gen. Gumiran and Col. Fecteau discussed areas of possible expanded cooperation and various mechanisms for sustaining bilateral cooperation through regular staff engagements and combined activities.
The courtesy call affirms the Philippine Army's commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces, the Public Affairs Office said.
Series of Engagements Preceding the Courtesy Call
The November 13 meeting follows the Army chief's visit to Ottawa and a bilateral working group meeting. Lt. Gen. Gumiran conducted a counterpart visit to the Canadian Army Headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, on November 3, 2026.
That visit was followed by the Philippine-Canada Military Cooperation Working Group Meeting held in Manila from November 9 to November 12, 2026, according to the Philippine Army Public Affairs Office.
Philippine Army's Broader International Military Engagement Drive
The Philippine Army said it is expanding its International Military Engagements with ground forces of like-minded nations in support of its modernization and capability development thrusts.
Photos: Cpl Rodgen V Quirante PA/PAO, Philippine Army