CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) held a Change of Chief of Office and Retirement Ceremony for the Office of the Chief Engineer (OTCE) at Tejeros Hall, AFP Commissioned Officers’ Country on March 26.
The event honored retiring Brigadier General Ulpiano T Olarte PA with Lieutenant General Rommel P Roldan PAF, The Deputy Chief of Staff AFP, presiding.
Prior to this role, BGen Olarte was the inaugural commander of the Philippine Army Combat Engineer Regiment (PACER), established in March 2024. Before leading PACER, BGen Olarter commanded the 55th Engineer "Mobilizer" Brigade. He was commissioned from the Officer Candidate School "Tanikala" Class of 1994.
The ceremony also served as the official handover of responsibilities to Brigadier General Jonjie C Juguilon PA who will now serve as the Acting Chief TCE, AFP.
LtGen Roldan, in his address, lauded BGen Olarte’s exemplary service and expressed confidence in BGen Juguilon’s ability to lead the office forward. He emphasized the importance of continuity and excellence in the AFP’s mission to protect and serve the Filipino people.///
Photos by: SSg Manzano PA / PAOAFP
