President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Major General Charlton Sean Gaerlan as the new deputy chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Malacañang said on Monday, 27 March. In a Facebook post, Presidential Communications Office said Gaerlan took over the position in the AFP last 21 March. "MGen. Gaerlan was the Philippine Marine
MAJ. Gen. Charlton Sean Gaerlan, former commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC), has assumed his new post as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (TDCS-AFP) on Monday. Gaerlan, who replaced Lt. Gen. William Gonzales, officially assumed as TDCS during turnover and assumption ceremonies…
Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr. (left) and Philippine Army commander Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (right) (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA - Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr. has joined the Philippine Army (PA) reserve force as a lieutenant colonel. Lagdameo was commissioned to the ranks in simple rites led by PA commander, Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., at the Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio on Monday. "With the addition of Lt. Col. Lagdameo and his valuable expertise in politics, legislation, and business, I am sure that now more than ever, the reserve force will achieve greater heights," Brawner said. The PA chief also hailed the valuable role of reservists in nation-building, particularly in saving lives amid natural calamities across the country. "To Lt. Col. Lagdameo, may you perform with utmost fervor and may your dedication and example of heeding the call of service inspire more of our country
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the designation of Maj. Gen. Arthur M. Cordura as the new Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Cordura assumed the second highest position in the military in a turnover ceremony presided by AFP Chief of Staff Gen.