Kalinaw News: CA approves AFP Chief’s 4-Star Rank, promotions of 40 Senior Officers

Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 15, 2021): CA approves AFP Chief’s 4-Star Rank, promotions of 40 Senior Officers



CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Lieutenant General Jose Faustino Jr secured the approval of the Commission on Appointments (CA) for his promotion to four-star General on Wednesday, September 15.

“The AFP leadership is grateful for the Commission on Appointments’ continuous trust and support as we rise through the military ranks taking on higher responsibilities to serve our country. We shall prove to the Filipino people that we are worthy of living up to the ranks bestowed upon us by the national government,” Lieutenant General Faustino said.

Also approved were the nominations of the Commander of Southern Luzon Command, Major General Bartolome Bacarro to Lieutenant General and Philippine Army Chief of Staff Brigadier General Roberto Capulong to Major General.

The CA also gave its consent to the nomination of Colonel George Joel Lalaquil to Brigadier General; Brigadier General Peter Angelo Ramos to Major General and Navy Captain Juan Ilagan to Commodore.

The commission likewise confirmed the promotion of Philippine Navy Flag Officer-in-Command, Vice Admiral Adeluis Bordado, and also of Brigadier General Robert Velasco, Brigadier General Inocencio Pasaporte, and Brigadier General Augusto Gaite.

Twenty-four Philippine Army Colonels were also confirmed by the CA.

· Col Franklin Fabic

· Col Alfonso Matias Jr

· Col Ronald Illana

· Col Angelo Lutera

· Col Ferdinand Rondina

· Col Jose Ramer Megio Sr

· Col Rex Banjo Bumanglag

· Col Glenn Loreto Caballero

· Col Roberto Breboneria

· Col Ramir Redosendo

· Col Elmer Jay Anibigno II

· Col Julius Pamittan

· Col Sisenando Magbalot

· Col Leo Bongosia

· Col Ricnon Carolasan

· Col Wilfredo Amoma

· Col Edmond Abella

· Col Manuel Leo Gador

· Col Freddie Europa

· Col Benjamin Dao-On

· Col Francisco Molina Jr

· Col Edgar Allan Villanueva

· Col Omar Orozco

· Col Alaric Avelino Delos Santos

Three Philippine Navy Captains and a Marine Colonel also got confirmation of their promotions; Capt Tirso Chavez, Capt Jude Joseph Sumpay, Capt Marlon Roy Roa, and Col Ronald Virtudazo.

Also confirmed were the promotions of Col Perpetuo Tan Jr from the Veterinary Corps, Col Jesus Francisco Torbela from the Corps of Professors, and Col Rene Tambago from the Chaplain Service.

Promotions in the AFP signify its longstanding commitment towards fortifying professionalism which contributes in the effective and efficient performance of its mandate

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