CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formalized the well-deserved promotions of five distinguished officers in a Donning of Ranks Ceremony held on March 5, at the Bulwagang Balangiga, here.
Presided over by General Romeo S Brawner Jr, the Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP), the ceremony recognized the exceptional service and leadership of key AFP leaders.
Promoted to the Rank of Major General were Brigadier General Benedict D Balaba PA, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence; BGen Elmer B Suderio PA, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations; and BGen Francisco F Lorenzo Jr PA, Commander, AFP Education, Training and Doctrine Command.
Meanwhile, Colonel Danilo I Dupiag PA (GSC), Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist and Retiree Affairs was elevated to the rank of Brigadier General.
Lastly, Captain Zosimo M Bolaños Jr PN (GSC), Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel has been promoted to Commodore.
In his remarks, General Brawner commended the newly-promoted officers for their steadfast commitment to duty, embodying the AFP’s core values of honor, service, and patriotism.
He further emphasized that their promotion is not only a recognition of past accomplishments but also a call to greater responsibility as the AFP continues its mission of ensuring national security.///
Photo by: Pfc Carmelotes PN(M) / PAOAFP
