PASIG CITY, Aug. 29 (PIA) -- Colonel Joel Alejandro S. Nacnac has assumed office as new Human Rights chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday.
In a Change of Command ceremony presided by the Deputy Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Ramon Antonio A. Lim, Brigadier General Raymundo R. Acorda turned over the leadership of the Human Rights Office to Colonel Nacnac.
The AFP Human Rights Office is the main office that takes “the lead role in all human rights concerns involving AFP personnel.”
Throughout his career, Acorda has held numerous positions in the military including Battalion Commander of the 55th Infantry Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, Philippine Army, Chief of Staff, Headquarters and Headquarters Support Group, PA; Assistant Chief of Unified Command Staff for Intelligence, U2, Central Command, AFP; and Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché to India, among others.
He earned a Master’s Degree in National Security and Resource Strategy from National Defense University in Washington DC and Master’s Degree in Business Administration at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.
Under his leadership, the AFPHRO has conducted various seminars, workshops and discussions focused on inculcating Human Rights and Role of Engagement to uniformed personnel. The office also initiated multisectoral dialogues for open and constructive discussions of laws and policies in pursuit of peace, development, and the protection of human rights.
“Your career has now come to an end, but your contributions left a significant impact on the AFP and the lives of the people you have worked with. They will remain valuable even for the years to come,” Lim said.
Nacnac, on the other hand, previously occupied notable positions such as Army Provost Marshal, Chief of Morale, Welfare and Development, J1, AFP, and Commander, 19th Infantry Battalion. He is also a graduate of Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Cordilleras.
“As we continue to wage war against terrorism and violence, we are faced with challenges that threaten dignity, freedom and rights for all. Nevertheless, we are confident that with Col Nacnac in command of the AFPHRO, we will remain steadfast in our mission to uphold, respect, and protect the basic rights of every citizen,” Lim added. (PIA NCR)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1051702
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