CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Commission on Appointments (CA) has formally ratified the ad interim appointments of 57 senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), reinforcing the leadership core of the military. The session, held on March 17, 2026, at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay City, highlighted the confirmation of Major General Ronie D Petinglay, PAF, Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, among other senior officials.
The confirmed officers represent all branches of the AFP. The Philippine Army had 31 officers, including four (4) Major Generals, eight (
Brigadier Generals, and 19 Colonels. The Philippine Air Force saw 11 confirmations, comprising two (2) Major Generals, one (1) Brigadier General, and eight ( Colonels. The Philippine Navy and Marine Corps added nine (9) officers, with one (1) Marine Brigadier General and eight ( Navy Captains.
Brigadier Generals, and 19 Colonels. The Philippine Air Force saw 11 confirmations, comprising two (2) Major Generals, one (1) Brigadier General, and eight ( Colonels. The Philippine Navy and Marine Corps added nine (9) officers, with one (1) Marine Brigadier General and eight ( Navy Captains.Meanwhile, the Technical and Administrative Services strengthened their ranks with six (6) Colonels; two (2) from the Dental Service and one (1) each from the Veterinary Cops, Nursing Corps, Medical Coprs, and Judge Advocate General Service.
With these appointments, the AFP ensures organizational stability and a ready chain of command to meet evolving defense challenges and protect the sovereignty of the country.///
Photo by: SSg Manzano PA / PAOAFP
