CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — General Romeo Brawner Jr., the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), received the 39-newly promoted officers for a courtesy visit after taking oath before the President here on May 13, 2024.
During the courtesy call, General Brawner Jr. welcomed the newly promoted officers, congratulating them on their well-deserved achievements and reaffirming the AFP's commitment to upholding peace, security, and stability.
Twenty of the 39 newly promoted officers are from the Philippine Army (PA), nine from the Philippine Air Force (PAF), nine from the Philippine Navy (PN), and one from the Chaplain Service (CHS).
The newly promoted officers from the Philipine Army (PA) were LtGen Steve D Crespillo; MGen Arvin R Lagamon; MGen Edmundo G Peralta; MGen Allan D Hambala; MGen Leodevic B Guinid; MGen Ramon P Zagala; MGen Domingo B Gobway; BGen Benedict D Balaba; BGen Ramon P Flores; BGen Jose Jesus C Luntok; BGen Antonio John B Divinagracia; BGen Arsenio D Sadural; BGen Ramon Antonio E Bello; BGen Emilio R Pajarillo Jr; BGen Jose Vladimir R Cagara; BGen Febie N Lamerez; BGen Jose Ricky A Laniog; BGen Romualdo Raymund B Landingin; BGen Mario D Jacinto; and BGen Samuel B Manzano.
Promoted Officers of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) were MGen Jesus Nelson B Morales; BGen Lloyd S Cabacuñgan; BGen Fernando G Ventura; BGen Joselito T Lopena; BGen Thad Rufino P Candelario; BGen Loreto D Pasamonte; BGen Gleen Albert C Laguardia; BGen Alvin M Hate; and BGen Josel J Zuñiga.
Among the Philippine Navy officers, Commodore Salvador Henry H Quinto; Commodore Peter Jempsun V De Guzman; Commodore Salvador G Lavapie; Commodore Lemuel E Espartinez; Commodore Jerry Y Garrido; Commodore Brendo J Casaclang; BGen Romulo D Quemado; BGen Ivan DR Papera; and BGen Ronaldo V Juan were promoted.
Meanwhile, in Chaplain Service (CHS), BGen Daniel D Tansip was also promoted.
In his address, General Brawner Jr. emphasized the importance of leadership, professionalism, and integrity in their duties. He urged the newly promoted officers to continue striving for excellence and to serve with distinction, ensuring the safety and welfare of the Filipino people.
Photo by TSg Obinque/PAOAFP
