Military spokesman Padilla, others promoted

From the Business Mirror (Sep 16): Military spokesman Padilla, others promoted



Brigadier-General Restituto Padilla (foreground) speaks during a Malacanang press briefing on the war in Marawi and Pres. Rodrigo Duterte's declaration of martial law in Mindanao on May 29, 2017. Also pictured are (far left) Asec. Ana Marie-Banaag and Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella. — KJ ROSALES/PHILIPPINE STAR

PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte on Thursday signed the nomination of Brig. Gen. Restituto F. Padilla to the rank of Maj. Gen./Rear Adm., along with 20 others to the ranks of Lieutenant General and Brigadier General, to be submitted to the Commission on Appointments for approval.

“I wish to inform you that, per your letter-endorsement and in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines and Chairman, Armed of the Philippines Board of Generals, pursuant to the provisions of Article VII, Section 16 of the Constitution and existing laws, the nomination of the twenty-one (21) General/Flag and Senior Officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to their ranks of LIEUTENANT GENERAL, MAJOR GENERAL/REAR ADMIRAL, and BRIGADIER GENERAL/COMMODORE will be submitted to the Commission on Appointments for confirmation,” Mr. Duterte’s Sept. 14 letter to his Defense Secretary, Delfin N. Lorenzana, reads.

Along with Mr. Padilla were 20 others who are nominated for the ranks of lieutenant and brigadier general.

Nominated to the rank of Lt. Gen. is Maj. Gen. Emmanuel B. Salamat O-9334 AFP.
To the rank of Maj. Gen./Rear Adm. are:

• Brig. Gen. Rolando Joselito D. Bautista O 9303 AFP
• Brig. Gen. Alvin A. Parreno O-9566 AFP (Parreño)
• Commodore Rommel Jude G. Ong O-9732 AFP
• Brig. Gen. Nicolas C. Parilla O-9771 AFP
• Commodore Giovanni Carlo J. Bacardo O-9693 AFP
• Brig. Gen. Isidro L. Purisima O-9335 AFP
• Brig. Gen. Macairog S. Alberto O-9568 AFP

To the rank of Brig.Gen./Commodore:

• Capt. Alberto B. Carlos O-10205 PN (GSC)
• Col. Joselito B. Ramos O-9876 PAF (MNSA)
• Col. Eric C. Vinoya O-9754 PA (GSC)
• Capt. Noel M. De Vera O-9815 PN (MNSA)
• Col. Bernie S. Langub O-10209 PA (GSC)
• Capt. Sean Anthony U. Villa O-9814 PN (GSC)
• Col. Ferdinand M. Cartujano O-9857 PAF (GSC)
• Col. Augusto D. Dela Pena O-10053 PAF (MNSA) (Peña)
• Col. Nilda L. Nesperos O-123881 NC (GSC)
• Col. Tyne T. Banas O-9804 PA (GSC) (Bañas)
• Col. Franco Nemesio M. Gacal O-9844 PA (GSC)
• Col. Vicente O. Bacarro O-9864 PA (GSC)

 

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