Commission on Appointments approves promotion of 74 military officers

Camille Elemia

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Commission on Appointments approves promotion of 74 military officers

Rappler.com

Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesman Edgard Arevalo and 6th Infantry Division commander Cirilito Sobejano were among those confirmed

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Appointments on Wednesday, October 10, confirmed the promotion of 74 senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Initially, there were only 70 names on the list but the CA committee on national defense reconsidered 4 others after submitting an explanation.

“They submitted a written explanation, may kasamang (together with) legal opinion and their interpretation of existing laws – Presidential Decrees and Republic Acts. When I perused sa sinubmit nila  sabi ko (what they submitted, I said) I’m inclined to agree with their position,” said CA member Senator Panfilo Lacson in an interview after the hearing.

Among those confirmed were AFP spokesman Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo and Major General Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the 6th Infantry Division.

Here is the complete list of the 74 military officers:

  1. Aaron Bulaclac to the rank of Colonel, Dental Service
  2. Cesar Tojong to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  3. Luis Capacia to the rank of Colonel, Dental Service
  4. Josefino Lanuncia to the rank of Colonel, Medical Corps
  5. Job Gonzales to the rank of Colonel, Medical Corps
  6. Achilles Estravila to the rank of Coloel, Medical Administrative Corps
  7. Glenn Celebrado to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Navy-Marines
  8. Luther Punzalan to the rank of Colonel, Dental Service
  9. Ariel Tabaquero to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  10. Rodolfo Gesim to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  11. Acmad Omar Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
  12. Jose Dodjie Belloga Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  13. Pablo Lorenzo to the rank of Brigadier General
  14. Sergio Benitez to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  15. Virgilio Soriano to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  16. Michael Manalo, to the rank of Colonel, Dental Service
  17. Glicerio Peralta to the rank of Brigadier General
  18. Nelson Pecache, to the rank of Colonel,Medical Corps
  19. Arlene Frageto the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  20. Angelito Retuta to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
  21. Roberto Huet, to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  22. Roderick Guerrero, to the rank of Colonel Judge Advocate General Service
  23. Jeroboan Deveza to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  24. Adolfo Espuelas Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  25. Leomar Jose Doctolero to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  26. Peter Burgonio to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  27. Mario Jacinto to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  28. Michael Logico to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  29. Dino Anthony Flores to the rank of Colonel, Medical Corps
  30. Julieto Estoque to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  31. Onorlie Brillantes to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
  32. Eldred Harrieto Ragpala to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  33. Randolph Rojas, to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  34. Audie Mongao to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  35. Emil Cruz to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  36. Pompeyo Jason Almagro to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  37. Rodney Intal to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  38. Pedro Balisi Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  39. Adriano SJ Duadico to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
  40. Rosendo Abad Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  41. Marinela Cailipan to the rank of Colonel, Medical Corps
  42. Arsenio Sadural to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  43. Rolando Fernandez Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  44. Virgilio Luna to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  45. Paulito Idul to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  46. Christopher Tampus to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  47. Lynart Castisimo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  48. Allen Paredes to the rank of Major General
  49. Eugenio Boquio to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  50. Galileo Goyena Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  51. Ronald Jess Alcudia to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  52. Felisa Tuliao to the rank of Colonel, Veterinary Corps
  53. Joel Albarda to the rank of Colonel, Chaplain Service
  54. Renato Nato to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
  55. Arlino Sendaydiego to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  56. Daniel Tansip to the rank of Colonel, Chaplain Service
  57. Fernando Ventura to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
  58. Elmer Aterrado to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  59. Nathaniel Casem to the rank of Major General
  60. Rolando Dumawa to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  61. Erickson Gloria to the rank of Major General
  62. Pelagio Valenzuela to the rank of Major General
  63. Rene Diaz to the rank of Brigadier General
  64. Redentor Cabanizas to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
  65. Alejandro Baclayon to the rank of Major General
  66. William Gonzales to the rank of Brigadier General
  67. Edward Libago to the rank of Brigadier General
  68. Edgar Arevalo to the rank of Brigadier General
  69. Adrian Sanchez Jr to the rank of Brigadier General
  70. Pio Diñoso III to the rank of Major General
  71. Maxima Ignacio to the rank of Brigadier General
  72. Fabian Pedregosa to the rank of Brigadier General
  73. Rami Bitong to the rank of Brigadier General
  74. Cirilito Sobejana to the rank of Major General

– Rappler.com

 

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Camille Elemia

Camille Elemia is a former multimedia reporter for Rappler. She covered media and disinformation, the Senate, the Office of the President, and politics.