CA confirms promotion, nomination of 52 AFP officers

 By Priam Nepomuceno 

  

CONFIRMED. Members of the Commission on Appointments pose for a photo opportunity with the 52 AFP officers whose appointments and nominations were confirmed at the Senate on Wednesday (Dec. 9, 2020). The AFP said the confirmation of ad interim appointments and nominations of senior military officers by CA signifies the commitment and professionalism of its personnel. (Photo courtesy of AFP Public Affairs Office)

 MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has announced that the interim appointments and nominations of 52 of its generals, and flag and senior officers have been confirmed by the Commission on Appointments (CA) Committee on National Defense at the Senate Wednesday.

 Upon the recommendation of Representative Luis A. Ferrer IV, Chairman of the CA National Defense Committee, the CA chaired by Sen. Vicente C. Sotto III found the AFP officers all fit for the ranks given to them.

 “Promotion is one of the best ways to end this year on a high note. I trust that this will further inspire you to continue dedicating yourselves for a better Armed Forces for our country and people. In that way, we will always be worthy of the trust and honor bestowed upon us, my congratulations to you all,” AFP Chief-of-Staff Gen. Gilbert I. Gapay said in a statement late Wednesday.

 The CA approved the nomination to the rank of Vice Admiral of newly installed Western Command chief Rear Admiral Roberto Enriquez.

 Also confirmed was Medal for Valor awardee Brig. Gen. Vicente Bartolome Bacarro, who was nominated to the rank of Major General after his assumption as Chief of the Office of the Internal Auditor.

 The CA likewise confirmed the nomination to the rank of Brigadier General of Brig. Gen. Eugenio V. Hernandez and Colonels Lito D. Villanueva, Jose Maria R. Cuerpo II, Romulo A. Manuel Jr., Joannis Leonardi B. Dimaano, and Rogelio D. Ulanday.

 Other military officers confirmed by CA were Brig. Gen. Wilbur C. Mamawag, Brig.Gen. Jose H. Narciso, and Brig. Gen. Gerry E. Pulohanan. Also recommended for confirmation in the plenary were Air Force Cols. Arman G. Mampusti, Victorino C. Patricio, Kim Eric Alexander D. Agatep, Ferdinand P. Romano, Nestor A. Etis, Emelito T. Lucero, Augusto N. Padua, Gilberto T. Esteban, Jose Tadeo M. Javier II, Oliver A. Bañaria, Marvel C. Sabellon, Ronaldo L. Saragoza, and Carlito P. Lingad.

 Meanwhile, 24 Colonels from the Philippine Army received CA nod such as; Harold M. Argamosa, Luciano M. Caiman Jr., Arthur M. Romanillos Jr., Gaspar B. Panopio, Arnel B. Bautista, Randy N. Espino, Jonathan P. Obena, Richard B. Rabaca, Jacob Thaddeus M. Obligado, Glenn Joy U. Aynera, Eufracio G. Malig Jr., Ericson V. Rosana, Isaclolo H. Diroy Jr., Vince James D. Bantilan, Tommy A. Deliva, Wendell J. Basat, Carlo Franco A. Pimentel, Norberto L. Agbay, Eduardo M. Monjardin, Roy Anthony O. Derilo, Esteveyn E. Ducusin, Nonilon T. Lawas, Fernando B. Dulawan, and Hilarion G. Palma. Navy Captains. Ramilo B. Trinidad and Gregory Gerald V. Fabic were also confirmed by CA.

 The CA also deliberated on and recommended the approval of the promotions of Marine Col. Noel E. Buncab and Col. Bienvenido F. Simon from Corps of Professors.

 The confirmation of ad interim appointments and nominations of senior military officers by CA signifies the commitment and professionalism of AFP personnel.

 It added that the confirmation affirms the opportunity bestowed for select members of the AFP to better serve the nation to positions of major responsibility. (PNA)