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MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff, Gen. Andres Centino, administered the donning of ranks ceremonies to nine newly-promoted military generals and senior officers in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Wednesday.
Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General are Marine Maj. Gen. Charlton Sean M. Gaerlan, the incumbent Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP (TDCSAFP); and Air Force Maj. Gen. Fernyl G. Buca, commander of the Northern Luzon Command.
Moreover, promoted to the rank of Major General are Marine Brig. Gen Noel D. Beleran, the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) for Education, Training and Doctrine, J-8; Army Brig. Gen. Joel Alejandro S. Nacnac, Internal Auditor, AFP; Army Brig. Gen. Fernando M. Reyeg, DCS for Operations, J-3; and Army Brig.Gen. Proceso S. Rebancos, Chief Engineer, AFP.
Meanwhile, promoted to the rank of Brigadier General are Air Force Col. Amado V. Dela Paz, deputy commander, Western Command; Army Col. Patriarch Robinson P. Pel, Assistant DCS for C4ISTAR Systems, AJ-6; and Army Col. Leo Edward Y Caranto, Assistant DCS for Logistics, AJ-4.
"With these new ranks adorning our shoulders today, I am sure that I share the same commitment with my co-promotees to work harder and wiser in contributing to the attainment of our mandate to transform the AFP into a modern, world-class, and multi-capable force," said Gaerlan even as he reminded his co-promotees of higher responsibility that goes with their new ranks.
Meanwhile, Centino congratulated the newly-promoted AFP generals and senior officers.
"You have earned it, and you are ready for the bigger challenges of leadership that are part of this promotion. May you continue to excel in your respective fields and always bear in mind that every triumph of your respective units and offices is also a win for the whole Armed Forces," he added. (PNA)
