Monday, February 10, 2014

Army gets new spokesperson

From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 10): Army gets new spokesperson
 
Lt. Col. Noel J. Detoyato was appointed as the new Philippine Army (PA) spokesperson Monday.

He replaces Capt. Anthony Bacus who was serving as acting Army spokesperson for the past three months.

With Detoyato's appointment, Bacus now resumed his post as deputy of PA public affairs office.

The former has long years of experience in the field of public affairs and civil military operations (CMO).

He will assume office this week.

Prior to his designation as PA spokesperson, Detoyato was the Group Commander of the Information Development Group, Civil Relations Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines.

He also served as the public affairs officer of the AFP National Development Support Command (AFPNADESCOM), spokesperson of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division from 2009 to 2010, and public information officer of the 6th Infantry Division from 1995 to 1998.

As spokesperson, Detoyato has faced challenging circumstances and has been at the forefront of disseminating to the public the Army’s stand in various issues confronting the organization.

In 2010, as the spokesperson of the 2nd Infantry Division, he was at the forefront of public information when members of the New People’s Army known as the “Morong 43” were apprehended in Morong, Rizal.

In 1995, he efficiently handled the flow of inquiries, both from local and foreign media, on the security status of Mindanao, particularly Maguindanao, Lanao Del Sur, North Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat which were then confronting threats from insurgents and lawless elements.

As CMO officer, Detoyato became the acting deputy of the Office of the Unified Command Staff for Civil Military Operations, U7, AFP NADESCOM.

He likewise served as the assistant chief of staff for Civil Military Operations, G2, 2nd Infantry Division.

Detoyato also commanded the 16th Infantry Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division from July 2010 to June 2012.

In 2012, he assumed as the assistant chief of staff for Education and Training, OG8, 2nd Infantry Division.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=614637

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