The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rendered traditional military funeral honors to its former Chief of Staff, retired General Arnulfo Acedera Jr., on Saturday at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.
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Acedera, a veteran pilot, passed away on Monday, June 15. He was 78 years old. He served as the 24th AFP Chief of Staff from November 28, 1996 to December 31, 1997.
General Felimon Santos Jr., current AFP Chief of Staff, led top military officials who witnessed the final honors rendered to Acedera including the 21 gun salute, and the taps and volley of fire during his interment.
The military also provided necessary services during his burial such as bugler and drummer, firing party, military host or pallbearers, escort and transportation, and arrival and departure honors to the late general.
Before he was laid to rest, Acedera was accorded necrological rites at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City during the last day of his wake on Friday, June 19. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella Acedera, his son Arnulfo Jose, and daughter Ana Marie.
“The Armed Forces of the Philippines extends its condolences to the family and loved ones left behind by General Arnulfo Acedera Jr. He will always be remembered as one of the great leaders that piloted the AFP towards greater heights in military might,” Santos said.
Acedera was born in Cardona, Rizal on December 18, 1941. He entered the Philippine Military Academy in 1959 where he graduated in 1963. He further studied Military Pilot Training at the Philippine Air Force Flying School in Lipa City, Batangas where he graduated in 1965.
Prior to holding the top military rank, Acedera was the 23rd Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force. He held the position from December 26, 1995 to November 29, 1996.
In a statement, the PAF said Acedera “led the service unit to its peak” with the acquisition of additional MG-520 attack helicopters, C-130B transport planes, and F-5 aircrafts, thus, boosting the capabilities of the force.
Various memoranda of agreement on defense cooperation between the Philippines and allied countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, and the United Kingdom had also been signed under his command, it noted.
Being the PAF Chief, it was during Acedera’s tenure that the PAF Officer Candidate School was established as a primary source of officers of the organization.
It was also during his time that the Tactical Operations Command, Air Defense Command, and the Air Logistics Support Command were activated, the PAF said.
He also held numerous significant positions in the AFP such as Commander of the Air Force Research and Development Center from July 1988 to July 1990; Wing Commander of the 250th Presidential Airlift Wing from November 1991 to January 1994; Wing Commander of the 205th Helicopter Wing from January to June 1994; Division Commander of the 1st Air Division from June to November 1994; and Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP from November 1994 to December 1995.
In his military career, he completed various intelligence trainings and flight crew courses both here in the Philippines and abroad.
He was also a decorated military officer being a recipient of various awards and decorations.
Among them were the Distinguished Service Stars, Distinguished Aviation Cross, Bronze Cross Medal, Silver Wing Medal, and AFP Combat Commander’s “Kagitingan” Badges.
Lieutenant General Allen Paredes, current PAF Commanding General, led the air force officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian human resources in mourning the passing of Acedera.
“His legacy that he has embedded to the men and women of the PAF will never be forgotten as we are forever grateful to have a leader like General Acedera,” he said.
General Felimon Santos Jr., current AFP Chief of Staff, led top military officials who witnessed the final honors rendered to Acedera including the 21 gun salute, and the taps and volley of fire during his interment.
The military also provided necessary services during his burial such as bugler and drummer, firing party, military host or pallbearers, escort and transportation, and arrival and departure honors to the late general.
Before he was laid to rest, Acedera was accorded necrological rites at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City during the last day of his wake on Friday, June 19. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella Acedera, his son Arnulfo Jose, and daughter Ana Marie.
“The Armed Forces of the Philippines extends its condolences to the family and loved ones left behind by General Arnulfo Acedera Jr. He will always be remembered as one of the great leaders that piloted the AFP towards greater heights in military might,” Santos said.
Acedera was born in Cardona, Rizal on December 18, 1941. He entered the Philippine Military Academy in 1959 where he graduated in 1963. He further studied Military Pilot Training at the Philippine Air Force Flying School in Lipa City, Batangas where he graduated in 1965.
Prior to holding the top military rank, Acedera was the 23rd Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force. He held the position from December 26, 1995 to November 29, 1996.
In a statement, the PAF said Acedera “led the service unit to its peak” with the acquisition of additional MG-520 attack helicopters, C-130B transport planes, and F-5 aircrafts, thus, boosting the capabilities of the force.
Various memoranda of agreement on defense cooperation between the Philippines and allied countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, and the United Kingdom had also been signed under his command, it noted.
Being the PAF Chief, it was during Acedera’s tenure that the PAF Officer Candidate School was established as a primary source of officers of the organization.
It was also during his time that the Tactical Operations Command, Air Defense Command, and the Air Logistics Support Command were activated, the PAF said.
He also held numerous significant positions in the AFP such as Commander of the Air Force Research and Development Center from July 1988 to July 1990; Wing Commander of the 250th Presidential Airlift Wing from November 1991 to January 1994; Wing Commander of the 205th Helicopter Wing from January to June 1994; Division Commander of the 1st Air Division from June to November 1994; and Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP from November 1994 to December 1995.
In his military career, he completed various intelligence trainings and flight crew courses both here in the Philippines and abroad.
He was also a decorated military officer being a recipient of various awards and decorations.
Among them were the Distinguished Service Stars, Distinguished Aviation Cross, Bronze Cross Medal, Silver Wing Medal, and AFP Combat Commander’s “Kagitingan” Badges.
Lieutenant General Allen Paredes, current PAF Commanding General, led the air force officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian human resources in mourning the passing of Acedera.
“His legacy that he has embedded to the men and women of the PAF will never be forgotten as we are forever grateful to have a leader like General Acedera,” he said.
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