PROMOTED. Fifteen generals and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines face the Commission on Appointments at the Senate on Monday (Aug. 24, 2020). The CA previously approved the confirmation of the ad interim appointments of 22 generals, flag officers, and senior officers of the AFP during its plenary session held on March 11. (Photo courtesy of AFP Public Affairs Office)
The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed the ad interim appointment of 15 generals and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday.
As such, the body also approved the promotions of these officers.
Those confirmed include Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Parlade Jr., commander of the AFP Southern Luzon Command.
Also approved was the promotion of Major Generals Edgard A. Arevalo, Rowen S. Tolentino, Edgardo Y. De Leon, Generoso M. Ponio, and Peale Jon L. Bondoc.
Also confirmed were the ad interim appointments of Brigadier Generals Araus Robert F. Musico, Angelica DL. Torres, Carlito R. Bueno Jr., Armel S. Tolato, Norwyn Romeo P. Tolentino, Danilo O. Cariño, Andrew D. Costelo, and Lyndon J. Sollesta.
"Promotions of generals and senior officers in the military signify not only the advancement of military officers in the career as soldiers; it also imply the bigger and more crucial responsibilities that they have to carry in support of the AFP’s mission of protecting the people and the state," AFP public affairs office chief Navy Captain Jonathan Zata said in a statement.
The committee meeting was headed by CA Chairperson, Representative Luis A Ferrer IV via video conferencing in adherence to safety protocols during the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
The CA previously approved the confirmation of the ad interim appointments of 22 generals, flag officers, and senior officers of the AFP during its plenary session held on March 11.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1113261
As such, the body also approved the promotions of these officers.
Those confirmed include Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Parlade Jr., commander of the AFP Southern Luzon Command.
Also approved was the promotion of Major Generals Edgard A. Arevalo, Rowen S. Tolentino, Edgardo Y. De Leon, Generoso M. Ponio, and Peale Jon L. Bondoc.
Also confirmed were the ad interim appointments of Brigadier Generals Araus Robert F. Musico, Angelica DL. Torres, Carlito R. Bueno Jr., Armel S. Tolato, Norwyn Romeo P. Tolentino, Danilo O. Cariño, Andrew D. Costelo, and Lyndon J. Sollesta.
"Promotions of generals and senior officers in the military signify not only the advancement of military officers in the career as soldiers; it also imply the bigger and more crucial responsibilities that they have to carry in support of the AFP’s mission of protecting the people and the state," AFP public affairs office chief Navy Captain Jonathan Zata said in a statement.
The committee meeting was headed by CA Chairperson, Representative Luis A Ferrer IV via video conferencing in adherence to safety protocols during the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
The CA previously approved the confirmation of the ad interim appointments of 22 generals, flag officers, and senior officers of the AFP during its plenary session held on March 11.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1113261
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