From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 2): Parayno assumes command of Tanay-based 2nd Infantry Division
Brig. Gen. Rhoderick Parayno has assumed the command of Tanay-based 2nd Infantry Division after stepping down as Civil Relations Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CRSAFP) chief.
He was replaced by Brig. Gen. Ronnie Evangelista, AFP public affairs office chief Col. Edgard Arevalo said.
Change-of-command ceremonies took place Thursday at the CRSAFP Multi-Purpose Hall in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
Parayno thanked those who have been part of the team, including Arevalo and the chief-of-staff Col. Gerry Zamudio.
“I would like to thank foremost our presiding officer, at that time our acting chief-of-staff, Lt. Gen. (Glorioso) Miranda, for steering us through the issues that confronted us. Information, being our main trade, is indeed a prime commodity. He made sure that we are always ahead, updated and upbeat, which enabled us to provide the themes and messages when needed,” he said.
Parayno is a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1985 and graduated top 6 in his class as magna cum laude.
To date, he has served 31 years in active duty, mostly in combat duties in Mindanao.
Prior to his assignment as CRSAFP head, Parayno commanded the 201st Infantry Brigade in Tanay, Rizal.
He was also the former head of the Humanitarian Rights Office.
Over the course of his career, he received numerous awards and decorations including the Distinguished Service Star, Gawad sa Kaunlaran, Bronze Cross Medal, Silver Wing Medal, and Military Merit Medal.
Meanwhile, Evangelista was the Special Forces Regiment Airborne Special Operations Command (SOCOM) chief.
His other prior assignments are mainly SOCOM. He also served as the assistant chief-of-staff for Comptrollership.
“One of the reasons why it feels good to be back here at CRS. Facing challenges while building upon our gains is something that feels good for me personally,” Evangelista said.
“Coming directly from and infantry unit in the field, and right into the heart of Civil Military Operations, makes filling a bigger shoe more formidable,” he added.
Aside from the three Distinguished Service Stars, Evangelista also received multiple awards and decorations, such as, Gawad sa Kaunlaran Medals, Bronze Cross Medal and numerous Merit and Commendation medals.
He is a graduate of PMA Class of 1986.
“Changes in leadership among key positions in the Armed Forces of the Philippines are vital to ensure dynamism within the military ranks. It is important that the AFP remain open to these changes in order for the organization to grow and learn from other military leaders,” Miranda said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=945057
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