CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted a pivotal command transition and donning of ranks ceremony for the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM), today, October 24, at Camp Servillano Aquino, Tarlac City.
The AFP Chief of Staff, General Romeo S Brawner Jr presided over the event wherein Major General Aristotle D Gonzalez, formally assumed command of NOLCOM, succeeding Brigadier General Cesar A Molina, who served as Acting Commander.
During the same ceremony, MGen Gonzalez was donned with the rank of Lieutenant General in recognition of his new position.
LtGen Gonzalez, a distinguished member of the Philippine Military Academy “Tanglaw-Diwa” Class of 1992, previously served as the Vice Commander of the Philippine Air Force. His career reflects a steadfast dedication to operational excellence, strategic leadership, and the strengthening of joint force capabilities.
The ceremony underscored the AFP’s continued emphasis on seamless leadership transitions and its unwavering mission to protect the country.///
Photo by SSg Ambay PA / PAOAFP
