A newly designated Canadian defence official paid a formal visit to Philippine Army leadership last 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
Canadian Defence Attaché Col. Marc-Antoine Fecteau, recently assigned to the post, called on Philippine Army Chief Lt. Gen. Donald M. Gumiran at Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The two officers discussed expanded Army-to-Army cooperation and ways to sustain the partnership.
Key Topics Raised During the Courtesy Call
The Philippine Army Public Affairs Office said Lt. Gen. Gumiran and Col. Fecteau discussed areas of possible expanded cooperation, including regular staff engagements and combined activities .
The Public Affairs Office added that the visit reflects the Philippine Army's commitment to reinforcing its strategic partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces.
Engagements Before the Courtesy Call
According to the Philippine Army Public Affairs Office, Lt. Gen. Gumiran made a counterpart visit to the Canadian Army Headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, on November 3, 2026.
That trip was followed by the Philippine-Canada Military Cooperation Working Group Meeting, held in Manila from November 9 to November 12, 2026, the Philippine Army Public Affairs Office reported.
Part of a Wider Engagement Drive
The Philippine Army said it is broadening its International Military Engagements with ground forces of like-minded partner nations, in line with the service's modernisation and capability development priorities.
Source: Philippine Army Public Affairs Office