AFP welcomes new ISAFP chief

From InterAksyon (Aug 20): AFP welcomes new ISAFP chief

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday welcomed Brigadier General Arnold M. Quiapo, who assumed the post of chief of Intelligence Service, AFP (ISAFP).

In a simple ceremony at the ISAFP Headquarters, Brig. Gen. Quiapo formally replaced Major Gen. Eduardo M. Año who earlier took a new post as the commander of the Army’s 10th Infantry Division last July 25.

Before being appointed ISAFP chief, Quiapo was the Commander of the Army's 301st Brigade, 3rdInfantry Division, based in Dingle, Iloilo. He held the position from December 2011 to present.

During his tenure as commander, the 301BDE conducted simultaneous signing of Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Council (JPSCC) Implementing Plan on Security for  All Vital Government and Private Projects, Undertakings, Facilities and Equipment with Iloilo Provincial  Police  Office,  Guimaras  Provincial  Police  Office  and  Iloilo  City  Police Office in July 2014. He also spearheaded numerous Bayanihan, and Community Development projects in the 301BDE area of responsibility.

He was also the Chief of Staff of the Training and Doctrine Command, PA in Tarlac; Group Commander, K-9 Company of the Army’s Intelligence Service Group; and Battalion Commander of 39th Infantry Battalion, 6thInfantry Division, Philippine Army in Mindanao.

Quiapo is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Matikas” Class of 1983. He took specialization courses and training both in military and civilian schools here and abroad. He graduated the Overseas Joint Warfare Course at the Australian Defense Force Warfare Centre; Counter Terrorism Training at PMA; and Command and General Staff Course at CGSC, TRADOC, PA.

He holds a Masters in Business Management from the University of the Philippines and Master of Arts in Security Studies at the Australian Defense College.

A decorated military officer, Quiapo has received, among others, five Bronze Cross Medals, Military Civic Action Medal, Silver Wing Medal and two Distinguished Service Stars.

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