Changing of the guard in AFP G-2

From Malaya (May 17): Changing of the guard in AFP G-2

A SENIOR Air Force officer has been designated as successor of Maj. Gen. Francisco Cruz, AFP deputy chief of staff for intelligence who is bowing out of service today or some three weeks ahead of his retirement date.

Brig. Gen. Virgilio Hernandez will assume Cruz’ post in an acting capacity. Hernandez, currently the assistant AFP deputy chief of staff for intelligence, is a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1983.

Hernandez  previously served as deputy chief of the Intelligence Service of the AFP (ISAFP), the operating arm of the office of the AFP deputy chief of staff for intelligence.

Cruz, also an Air Force officer, described Hernandez as a “hardworking” and a “true-blooded intelligence officer with many accomplishments” in the intelligence field.
Cruz said he is relinquishing his post ahead of his retirement date on June 8 so he can attend to pre-retirement needs.

Cruz also disclosed that he has declined an offer of the military leadership for a testimonial parade.

He  said he requested that a medical mission be conducted instead in Bataan on June 1.

Hernandez was considered by the military leadership to become ISAFP chief in December last year but the post went to his PMA classmate, Brig. Gen. Eduardo Ano.
A military source said Hernandez had been actually recommended by the AFP’s Board of General to succeed Cruz but President Aquino has yet to approve it.

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