Commission on Appointments approves promotion of 74 military officers

From Rappler (Oct 10): Commission on Appointments approves promotion of 74 military officers

Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesman Edgard Arevalo and 6th Infantry Division commander Cirilito Sobejano were among those confirmed

CONFIRMED. Newly promoted military officers pose with with Senate President Vicente Sotto III Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto on October 10, 2018. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

The Commission on Appointments on Wednesday, October 10, confirmed the promotion of 74 senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Initially, there were only 70 names on the list but the CA committee on national defense reconsidered 4 others after submitting an explanation.

“They submitted a written explanation, may kasamang (together with) legal opinion and their interpretation of existing laws – Presidential Decrees and Republic Acts. When I perused sa sinubmit nila sabi ko (what they submitted, I said) I’m inclined to agree with their position,” said CA member Senator Panfilo Lacson in an interview after the hearing.

Among those confirmed were AFP spokesman Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo and Major General Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the 6th Infantry Division.

Here is the complete list of the 74 military officers:

1. Aaron Bulaclac to the rank of Colonel, Dental Service
2. Cesar Tojong to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
3. Luis Capacia to the rank of Colonel, Dental Service
4. Josefino Lanuncia to the rank of Colonel, Medical Corps
5. Job Gonzales to the rank of Colonel, Medical Corps
6. Achilles Estravila to the rank of Coloel, Medical Administrative Corps
7. Glenn Celebrado to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Navy-Marines
8. Luther Punzalan to the rank of Colonel, Dental Service
9. Ariel Tabaquero to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
10. Rodolfo Gesim to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
11. Acmad Omar Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
12. Jose Dodjie Belloga Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
13. Pablo Lorenzo to the rank of Brigadier General
14. Sergio Benitez to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
15. Virgilio Soriano to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
16. Michael Manalo, to the rank of Colonel, Dental Service
17. Glicerio Peralta to the rank of Brigadier General
18. Nelson Pecache, to the rank of Colonel,Medical Corps
19. Arlene Frageto the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
20. Angelito Retuta to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
21. Roberto Huet, to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
22. Roderick Guerrero, to the rank of Colonel Judge Advocate General Service
23. Jeroboan Deveza to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
24. Adolfo Espuelas Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
25. Leomar Jose Doctolero to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
26. Peter Burgonio to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
27. Mario Jacinto to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
28. Michael Logico to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
29. Dino Anthony Flores to the rank of Colonel, Medical Corps
30. Julieto Estoque to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
31. Onorlie Brillantes to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
32. Eldred Harrieto Ragpala to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
33. Randolph Rojas, to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
34. Audie Mongao to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
35. Emil Cruz to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
36. Pompeyo Jason Almagro to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
37. Rodney Intal to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
38. Pedro Balisi Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
39. Adriano SJ Duadico to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
40. Rosendo Abad Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
41. Marinela Cailipan to the rank of Colonel, Medical Corps
42. Arsenio Sadural to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
43. Rolando Fernandez Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
44. Virgilio Luna to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
45. Paulito Idul to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
46. Christopher Tampus to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
47. Lynart Castisimo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
48. Allen Paredes to the rank of Major General
49. Eugenio Boquio to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
50. Galileo Goyena Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
51. Ronald Jess Alcudia to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
52. Felisa Tuliao to the rank of Colonel, Veterinary Corps
53. Joel Albarda to the rank of Colonel, Chaplain Service
54. Renato Nato to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
55. Arlino Sendaydiego to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
56. Daniel Tansip to the rank of Colonel, Chaplain Service
57. Fernando Ventura to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
58. Elmer Aterrado to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
59. Nathaniel Casem to the rank of Major General
60. Rolando Dumawa to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
61. Erickson Gloria to the rank of Major General
62. Pelagio Valenzuela to the rank of Major General
63. Rene Diaz to the rank of Brigadier General
64. Redentor Cabanizas to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
65. Alejandro Baclayon to the rank of Major General
66. William Gonzales to the rank of Brigadier General
67. Edward Libago to the rank of Brigadier General
68. Edgar Arevalo to the rank of Brigadier General
69. Adrian Sanchez Jr to the rank of Brigadier General
70. Pio Diñoso III to the rank of Major General
71. Maxima Ignacio to the rank of Brigadier General
72. Fabian Pedregosa to the rank of Brigadier General
73. Rami Bitong to the rank of Brigadier General
74. Cirilito Sobejana to the rank of Major General

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