CA confirms promotions of AFP’s No. 3 and 48 other military officers

From GMA News Online (May 23, 2023): CA confirms promotions of AFP’s No. 3 and 48 other military officers (By GMA Integrated News)

The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday confirmed the promotions of Armed Forces of the Philippines deputy chief of staff Lieutenant General Charlton Sean Gaerlan and 48 other generals and flag officers.

This, after the CA Committee on National Defense endorsed the plenary approval of Gaerlan and the following officers’ appointments:

Leo Edward Y. Caranto to the rank of Brigadier General
Orlando D. Edralin to the rank of Brigadier General
Juario C. Marayag to the rank of Commodore
Ulpiano T. Olarte to the rank of Brigadier General
Eugene M. Mata to the rank of Brigadier General
Alvin V. Luzon to the rank of Brigadier General
Patricio Ruben P. Amata to the rank of Brigadier General
Patriarch Robinson P. Pel to the rank of Brigadier General
Rey B. Alemania to the rank of Major General
Michael G. Samson to the rank of Brigadier General
Ritza Ann M. Jovellanos to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Elmer J. Villanueva to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
Ashley N. Nastor to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Navy-Marines
Paul Anthony V. Aviquivil to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Joel G. Salaguinto to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
Vincent D. Mauricio to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
Ronald P. Lacbain to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Michael Deon S. Costes to the rank of Colonel, Medical Administrative Corps
Emmanuel S. Degal to the rank of Colonel, Medical Corps
Luzmindo N. Mamauag Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
Christopher M. Mendoza to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
Bienvenido R. Hindang Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
Jesus T. Diocton to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
Jayson A. Manaligod to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
Vito Minlo V. Sarmiento to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Christopher B. Pablo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Alvin Jay A. Capinguian to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Maricris Q. Castro to the rank of Colonel, Medical Corps
Eric G. Alcera to the rank of Colonel, Judge Advocate General Service
Wilfredo B. Borgonia Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
Benjamin B. Pajarito Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
Victorino M. Seno to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
Antonio R. Lalisan II to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
Dominic B. Benauro to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
Rogelio F. Lachica Jr. to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
Daniel P. Tanjuan to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
Cyrus B. Mendoza to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
Rodolfo N. Mangaya Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Ma. Cherry Pie M. Fernandez to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Kris B. Abad to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Abraham G. Gemora to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Ralph Y. Hibionada to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Edward R. Cervantes to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Francis L. Dancel to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Nasul A. Sajili to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Rodel C. Pacordo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
Benito Noel M. Rivera to the rank of Colonel, Dental Service
Joseph Jeremias Cirilo D. Dator to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army

During the CA committee hearing, Gaerlan shared that China’s harassment against Philippine troops in Kalayaan Island continues after Senator JV Ejercito asked how often the incidents of hostilities by the Chinese Coast Guard are.

“There is always a continuous harassment of our troops there in Kalayaan Island Group and sometimes, the reprovision of troops there are always delayed depending on the situation at hand,” Gaerlan said.

He added that China is becoming more aggressive when reports are focused on the conflict in the West Philippine Sea.

“Nevertheless, our ships continue to attempt to go there until such time that they were able to pass through… However, sometimes these maneuvers are very dangerous especially to our Navy men who are using the ships and it may cause damage or even loss of life if there will be a lot of miscalculation on our part,” he added. — Hana Bordey/RSJ, GMA Integrated News

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