AFP deputy chief of staff Lim retires, turns over post to Rear Adm. Kagaoan

From GMA News Online (Oct 4, 2020): AFP deputy chief of staff Lim retires, turns over post to Rear Adm. Kagaoan

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay gives a plaque of appreciation to AFP deputy chief of staff Lieutenant General Antonio Ramon Lim during the latter's retirement ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. Photo: Public Affairs Office, AFP

Armed Forces of the Philippines Deputy Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Antonio Ramon Lim retired on Saturday and turned over his post to Rear Admiral Erick Kagaoan.

Lim, a member of the Philippine Military Academy "Sinagtala" Class of 1986, retired from military service after serving for 38 years, the AFP said.

Prior to being The Deputy Chief of Staff (TDCS), the third in command in the AFP, Lim was an officer of the Philippine Air Force and held vital positions.

"To be in the military is to accept that the welfare of our nation and our people comes before everything else that we hold dearly," Lim said during the Joint Change of Chief of Office and Retirement Ceremony held at Camp Aguinaldo.

Lim also received on Saturday the Distinguished Service Star for his service as TDCS and the Philippine Legion of Honor (Degree of Officer) for his service as AFP Inspector General.

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Kagaoan, commander of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao, formally took over as TDCS.

He was formerly the commander of Naval Forces Northern Luzon, chief of Naval Staff, and director of Naval Management and Fiscal Office.

Kagaoan was also named one of The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers in 2019 by Metrobank Foundation.

"To RAdm Kagaoan, the AFP leadership will rally behind all your endeavors as the new TDCS for the betterment of our organization. Lt. Gen. Lim, as you leave, kindly take with you our deepest appreciation for your dedication to our Armed Forces," Gapay said.

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