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86 AFP generals, senior officers get CA nod

Published Jun 3, 2025 01:28 pm

At A Glance

  • The powerful Commission on Appointments (CA) has approved the nominations and appointments of 86 generals, flag officers and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

The powerful Commission on Appointments (CA) has approved the nominations and appointments of 86 generals, flag officers and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

The following are the names of the nominees and appointees that were approved by the CA:

Promoted to Commodore are:

  • Jeff Rene S. Nadugo
  • Zosimo M. Bolanos Jr.
  • Sergio M. Bartolome
  • Joselito E. De Guzman
  • Luidegar C. Casis

To the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force

  • Paquito D. Malano Jr.
  • Robert Wendell N. Austria
  • Louis L. Leander
  • Francisco B. Mangubat Jr.
  • Stephen C. Calizo
  • Ramil I. Daet
  • Hazel C. Bracamonte
  • Simon R. Medroso
  • Arthur Q. Realuyo
  • Orville Y. Dizon
  • Carlos B. Chan Jr.
  • Ryan C. Igama
  • Rommel M. Estoque
  • Renato S. Capili Jr.
  • Aristides M. Galang Jr.
  • Roel C. Felix
  • Chester R. Guanzon
  • Reymar T. Perez
  • Henry M. Macatangay
  • Rhyan M. Reyes
  • Roland Rev J. Magtuba
  • Joule C. Embudo
  • Darwin G. Catibog
  • Rommel B. Besorio
  • Jesicar 0. Barcil
  • Almira A. Ramirez
  • Jonathan J. Inocando
  • Maria Ghirly A. Solis
  • Ramedinthine C. Tolentino
  • Ronel L. Salas
  • Sharon Louie C. Montallana
  • Percival C. Macaranas Jr.

To the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy

  • Randolph R. Oliva
  • Wendelboy Z. Buntag
  • John Percle A. Alcos
  • Julius A. Magno Jr.
  • Jaymund A. Poblacion
  • Leo G. Aspillaga
  • Kenneth C. Lozanes
  • Jowel E. De Vera

To the rank of Colonel, Nurse Corps

  • Wilfred F. Arevalo

To the rank Of Brigadier General

  • Vicente A. Naldoza Jr.
  • Romell Allan P. Genete
  • Dean Mark F. Mamaril
  • Bayani V. Curaming
  • Billy 0. Delarosa
  • Patrick B. De Villa
  • Danilo I. Dupiag
  • Nhel Richard E. Patricio
  • Antonio B. Dulnuan Jr.

To The Rank Of Colonel, Philippine Army

  • Rafael P. Caido
  • Joel R. Jonson
  • Harold E. Garcia
  • Michael Rev L. Bautista
  • Fernando L. Payapaya
  • Jose R. Perlas Jr.
  • Constander V. Cahayon
  • Don L. Villanueva
  • Erwin E. Carino
  • Oseph Jason L. Estrada
  • Gerald M. Regis
  • Flordeliza C. Bolhayon
  • Julito B. Recto Jr.
  • Boysen D. Gawiden
  • Victor-Czar T. Villanueva
  • Jerald L. Reyes
  • Joven D. Bugarin
  • Francisco M. Quezon Jr.
  • Joel M. Almendral

To the rank of Colonel, Philippine Navy (Marines)

  • Clifford Nickanor P. Basco
  • Eduard C. Olaso
  • Joel 0. Atienza
  • Alimuddin U. Pola

To the rank of Colonel, Dental Service

  • Ritche Neil M. Amancio

To the rank of Colonel, Medical Corps

  • Karen Kristina B. Campos

To the rank of Major General

  • Francisco F. Lorenzo Jr
  • Michael G. Samson
  • Florante P. Sison

To the rank of Rear Admiral

  • Karl A. Decapia

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