Monday, June 3, 2013

Female general among 22 new AFP generals, flag officers

From Rappler (Jun 3): Female general among 22 new AFP generals, flag officers

7th FEMALE GENERAL: Brigadier General Marian Aleido

7th FEMALE GENERAL: Brigadier General Marian Aleido

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has 22 new generals and flag officers, including Brigadier General Marian Aleido, the 7th female to become general of the AFP.

The promotions were approved by the President Benigno Aquino III, who also serves as the AFP Commander-in-Chief. They received their new ranks in a ceremony at the AFP General Headquarters.

Aleido was also appointed last year as the first female judge advocate general. She comes from the AFP Technical Service.

The following were promoted to Lieutenant General:

Maj. Gen. Caesar Ronnie F. Ordoyo, the chief of the Southern Luzon Command
Maj. Gen. Roy O. Deveraturda, chief of Central Command
Maj. Gen. Rustico O. Guerrero, chief of Western Command

 
The following were promoted to the rank of Major General:

Brigadier General Crisologo M. Nayve
Brig. Gen. Romeo L. Gapuz
Brig. Gen. Richard C. Siga-an
Brig. Gen. John S. Bonafos

 
The following were promoted to rank of Rear Admiral:

Commodore Jesus C. Millan
Commodore Leopoldo M. Alano

 
The following were promoted to the rank of Brigadier General:

Col. Wilfredo S. Bonilla
Col. Francisco M. Patrimonio
Col. Romeo G. Gan
Col. Mayoralgo M. Dela Cruz
Col. John G. Estoesta
Col. Reynaldo R. Castillo
Col. Oscar T. Lactao
Col. Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero
Col. Marian C. Aleido

 
The following were promoted to the rank of Commodore:

Navy Capt. Joel T. Dela Cruz
Capt. Roland Joseph S. Mercado
Capt. Antonio A. Habulan
Capt. Franco Sebastian T. Pan

 
The first female general is Brig Gen Ramona Go of the Philippine Army. She retired last year to run for public office. She won the mayoral race in San Enrique town in Iloilo.

http://www.rappler.com/nation/30514-female-general-among-22-new-afp-generals-flag-officers

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