Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) (MANILA BULLETIN)
Vice Admiral Erick Kagaoan, AFP deputy chief of staff, presided over the donning of ranks ceremony for the promoted colonels and reserve colonels belonging to the Technical and Administrative Service (TAS).
“We honor the distinguished officers who have exemplified our fundamental virtues of patriotism, integrity and service, thereby creating a reputable name for themselves as dependable and competent leaders of our organization,” Kagaoan said in his speech.
The promoted officers were composed of five officers from the AFP Medical Corps; five from the Veterinary Corps; three from the Medical Administrative Corps; nine from the Nurse Corps; five from the Judge Advocate General Service; two from the Corps of Professors; four from the Dental Service; and four from the Chaplain Service.