Around 413 soldiers of the Western Visayas-based 3rd Infantry Division were promoted to their next rank early this week.
The newly promoted soldiers, 162 of which are corporals, 129 sergeants, 82 staff sergeants and 40 technical sergeants have satisfactorily satisfied the requirements set by the Philippine Army (PA)'s Promotion System.
Candidates were selected after looking into their individual evaluation record which gauged a soldier’s competency and reputation in the service.
Other requirements which were satisfied include required minimum number of years in one's current rank, passing grade on a competitive promotional examination, completion of a career military occupational specialty course, physical and neurological-psychological examination and physical fitness test (PFT).
The PA earlier said that as a professional organization it recognizes that changes or movements in leadership, promotions and change of positions are part of the dynamics and essential mechanisms in a military institution.
Promotion of soldiers who are carefully selected is based largely on character, competence, and capacity to perform assigned mission and task.
"May you look forward for your next promotion as you gain more responsibilities and more experiences. As we widen our experiences, we should also widen our responsibilities and perspective. The additional stripes on your rank chevrons are a strengthening symbol of protecting the rights of our fellow Filipinos whom we vowed to serve and protect, defend and safeguard," 3rd Infantry Division commander Brig. Gen. Aurelio Baladad said.
Promotion to the next higher rank also comes with an increase of a soldier's pay and allowances.
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