Incoming Special Forces Regiment (Airborne) Commander Col. Ferdinand B. Napuli delivers an assumption speech during the regiment's Change of Command Ceremony on Wednesday (May 11, 2022) at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija. (Photo courtesy of the PA) MANILA-The former deputy commander of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) has been appointed as the new commanding officer of the Special Forces Regiment (SFR) (Airborne), one of the Philippine Army (PA)'s most elite counter-terrorism units. Col. Ferdinand Napuli assumed the post during the change-of-command ceremonies headed by PA chief Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. during short ceremonies in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija on Wednesday. "Incoming SFR(A) Commander Col. Ferdinand B. Napuli, previously designated as deputy commander of the Presidential Security Group, received the SFR(A) command symbol from CGPA (Commanding General Philippine Army) as he took the helm of the regiment from outgoing acting regiment commander, Col. Eliglen F
(Photo courtesy of AFP) MANILA - Philippine Army (PA) Maj. Gen. Romulo Manuel Jr. assumed as the new deputy chief-of-staff for intelligence (J-2) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday. Manuel, who donned his second star, replaced Maj. Gen. Alex Luna during the change of chief of office ceremony at the General Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. AFP deputy chief-of-staff, Navy Vice Adm. Rommel Anthony Reyes presided over the ceremony. "Maj. Gen. Manuel's sterling achievements, formidable 'game-changing 'capabilities, and enhanced individual competencies will always be associated with him as the 'King of Battle.' As he assumes higher responsibility, I am confident that he will sustain the progress started by his predecessors," Reyes said. Prior to his designation as J-2, Manuel served as the PA's Artillery Regiment commander. Manuel also served as PA assistant chief-of-staff for plans (G-5), and, head of the field artillery d
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