DWDD: DONNING OF RANKS | PA dons Star ranks to 8 newly promoted Generals

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Website (Oct 30): DONNING OF RANKS  |  PA dons Star ranks to 8 newly promoted Generals

FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – Eight newly promoted generals donned their new star ranks here on Friday, October 21 and on Wednesday, October 25.

Promoted to Brigadier Generals were Eric C. Vinoya, Commander of 403rd Infantry Brigade, 4th Infantry Division; Bernie S. Langub, Commander of the Army Reserve Command; Tyne T. Bañas, Assistant Division Commander of 4th Infantry Division; Franco Nemesio M. Gacal, Commander of 402nd Infantry Brigade, 4th Infantry Division; Bartolome Vicente O. Bacarro, Commander of 502nd Infantry Brigade, 5th Infantry Division; Pio Q. Diñoso III, Commander of 301st Infantry Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division; Divino Rey C Pabayo Jr, Commander of 101st Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division; and, Arnulfo Marcelo B. Burgos, Commander of 202nd Infantry Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division.

Lieutenant General Rolando Joselito D. Bautista, the Commanding General, Philippine Army, led the ceremony and witnessed by the HPA-based officers, enlisted personnel and civilian employees.

“Your new rank testifies to the trust and confidence of the command in your ability to manage greater responsibilities befitting the stars on your shoulder,” said Bautista. OACPA/MCAG

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