(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
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has identified the new commanders of the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) and Western Command (WESCOM) following the recent and upcoming retirements of senior military officers. Maj. Gen. Ernesto Torres Jr. will be taking the command of the Tarlac-based NOLC