CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--Rear Admiral Alfonso Torres Jr, Commander of Western Command (WESCOM), received his third star in a donning of ranks ceremony on June 27 at the General Headquarters here.
Also promoted were Marine MGen Jimmy Larida, The Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, J3; Commodore Constancio Arturo Reyes Jr, Deputy Commander for External Defense Operations, WESCOM; and BGen Roman Dioso, Deputy Commander for Internal Defense Operations, WESCOM.
In his message to the newly promoted generals and flag officers, AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr reiterated the greater responsibilities and expectations that come with higher ranks in the military.
"Be reminded that you are now entrusted with the well-being of your subordinates and the success of our mission, especially in the West Philippine Sea, in support of our territorial defense operations while upholding our core values of honor, service, and patriotism," said General Brawner Jr.
