CONFIRMED. Thirty-two officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) take their oath before the Commission on Appointments in a confirmation hearing at the Senate on Wednesday (Sept. 22, 2021). The AFP said the promotion of senior officers signifies the advancement of military officers in their career as soldiers and implies the crucial responsibilities that they have to carry in support of the AFP’s mission of protecting the people and securing the state. (Photo courtesy of AFP Public Affairs Office)
MANILA – The Commission on Appointments (CA) has confirmed the ad interim appointments and gave its consent to the promotion of 32 generals, senior and reservist officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) during a hearing at the Senate, Pasay City on Wednesday.
“Your promotion is a manifestation of your hard work and dedication as military officers. May you always be reminded of our crucial responsibility to protect the people and the state,” said AFP chief, Lt. Gen. Jose Faustino in a statement Thursday.
Confirmed were the ad interim appointments of Rear Admiral Danilo G. Fuentes, Maj. Gen. Ariel Francisco A. Felicidario III, Brig. Gen. Ferdinand Razalan, Brig. Gen. Julius A. Tomines and Commodore John R. Garaña.
The CA likewise approved the nomination to Brigadier General of Army Colonels Jaime A. Abawag Jr. and Florante P. Sison. Brig. Gen. Edward L. Libago’s nomination to Major General was also approved.
Also confirmed were the ad interim appointments of 11 Philippine Army (PA) colonels; four Philippine Navy (PN) captains; two Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) colonels and four Philippine Air Force (PAF) colonels.
Three reservists from the PAF, PN, and the Medical Corps (MC) were confirmed as well.
These officials are:
• Col. George P. Cabreros, PA;
• Col. Norberto P. Aromin, PA;
• Col. Ronald Albert P. Genete, PA;
• Col. Dennis S. Caña, PA;
• Col. Julius C. Cabarloc, PA;
• Col. Joey T. Fontiveros, PA;
• Col. Ruben B, Guinolbay, PA;
• Col. Jonas B. Templo, PA;
• Col. Fernando G. Balona, PA;
• Col. Jose O. Aycardo Jr. PA;
• Col. Crescensio M. Mogado, PA;
• Capt. Nerelito P. Martinez, PN;
• Capt. Willester S. Robles, PN;
• Capt. Marz D. Tadulan, PN;
• Capt. Jemuel D. Angdason, PN;
• Col. Gerald S. Bautista, PN(M);
• Col. Eloise Sotero C. Fabian Jr. PN(M);
• Col. Christian P. Manglimot, PAF;
• Col. Jonathan B. Gastardo, PAF;
• Col. Susan T. Rodolfo, PAF;
• Col. Derrick S. Ablog PAF;
• Col. Jude P. Ejercito PAF (Res);
• Capt. Alexander G. Abilo PN (Res);
• Col Abraham C. Bayan MC (Res). (PNA)
