Commission on Appointments OKs promotion of Duterte’s PSG chief

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Appointments on Wednesday, May 24, confirmed the promotion of Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander Lope Dagoy from Army colonel to the rank of brigadier general.

Dagoy was not at his confirmation hearing, as he was with President Rodrigo Duterte for his official visit to Russia. The trip was cut short following the declaration of martial law in Mindanao due to the attacks of the Maute group in Marawi.

Dagoy was appointed commander of the PSG in March.

Prior to his new appointment, Dagoy was Duterte’s senior military adviser. He was also the chief of staff of Eastern Mindanao Command chief General Rey Leonardo Guerrero, and served in the army’s 10th Infantry Division.

A graduate of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Hinirang Class of 1987, Dagoy will be the second PSG commander under the Duterte administration after former colonel Rolando Bautista.

The CA also approved the promotion of the following general and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines:

1. Carlito Galvez – to the rank of Lieutenant General
2. Adelius Bordado – to the rank of Commodore
3. Danilo Rodelas – to the rank of Rear Admiral
4. Robert Empedrad – to the rank of Rear Admiral
5. Allan Ferdinand Cusi – to the rank of Rear Admiral
6. Arnel dela Vega – to the rank of Major General
7. Emmanuel Salamat – to the rank of Major General
8. Ronnie Evangelista – to the rank of Major General
9. Jess Estoerta – to the rank of Brigadier General
10. Perfecto Rimando, Jr. – to the rank of Brigadier General
11. Francisco Mendoza, Jr. – to the rank of Brigadier General
12. Arnulfo Matanguihan – to the rank of Brigadier General
13. Melquiades Ordiales – to the rank of Brigadier General
14. Manolo Samarita – to the rank of Brigadier General
15. Glorivine Dida – to the rank of Brigadier General
16. Ramiro Manuel Rey – to the rank of Brigadier General
17. Nixon Fortes – to the rank of Brigadier General
18. Raniel Ramiro – to the rank of Brigadier General
19. Felipe Bejar – to the rank of Brigadier General
20. Pedro Sumayo, Jr. – to the rank of Brigadier General
21. Felicisimo Budiongan – to the rank of Brigadier General
22. Henrico Rennaldo Macalalad – to the rank of Brigadier General
23. Jose Faustino, Jr. – to the rank of Brigadier General
24. Erickson Gloria – to the rank of Brigadier General
25. Ernesto Lopena – to the rank of Brigadier General
26. Pelagio Valenzuela – to the rank of Brigadier General
27. Milfredo Melegrito – to the rank of Brigadier General
28. Cirilito Sobrejana – to the rank of Brigadier General

– Rappler.com