MANILA, Philippines — A total of 51 newly-promoted Philippine Army generals donned their new ranks in a short ceremony at Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Friday.
Army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Ray Tiongson said three officers were promoted to lieutenant general, seven to major general, and 41 to brigadier general.
They were given full military honors, after which they paid a courtesy call on Army commander, Lieutenant General Rolando Joselito D. Bautista.
Promoted to lieutenant general are: Carlito G. Galvez, Rafael C. Valencia, and Benjamin C. Madrigal.
Promoted to major general were: Ronnie S. Evangelista, Felimon T. Santos Jr., Arnel B. dela Vega, Casiano C. Monilla, Isidro L. Purisima, Macairog S. Alberto, and Rizaldo B. Limoso.
The 41 new brigadier general are:
- Perfecto M. Rimando
- Cirilito E. Sobejana
- Pedro A. Sumayo Jr.
- Glorivine R. Dida
- Fernando T. Trinidad
- Francisco F. Mendoza
- Felicisimo C. Buddiongan
- Ramiro Manuel A. Rey
- Arnulfo C. Matanguihan
- Lope C. Dagoy
- Nixon M. Fortes
- Milfredo M. Melegrito
- Jose C. Faustino Jr.
- Manolo M. Samarita
- Raniel T. Tamiro
- Ernesto T. Lopena
- Lenard T. Agustin
- Antonio G. Parlade Jr.
- Cristobal N. Zaragoza
- Rene Glen O. Paje
- Edwin Leo Torrelavega
- Abraham Claro C. Casis
- Eric C. Vinoya
- Ernie S. Langub
- Tyne T. Bañas
- Franco Nemesio M. Gacal
- Bartolome Vicente O. Bacarro
- Corleto S. Vinluan Jr.
- Jose Ely D. Alberto
- Bismarck D. Soliba
- Jesus B. Sarsagat
- Cornelio H. Valencia Jr.
- Pio Q. Diñoso III
- Jacinto R. Bareng
- Divino Rey C. Pabayo Jr.
- Reuben S. Basiao
- Diosdado C. Carreon
- Arnulfo Marcelo B. Burgos Jr.
- John Dominic P. Pulido
- Juvymay R. Uy
- Dionisio C. Baudin Jr.
“To my fellow honorees, like any other day in our lives, duty is always our priority. With the new ranks we now wear, come bigger responsibilities, greater expectations and stricter standards. Let this important milestone in our military careers motivate us to serve even more, perform even better, and give the best that the Filipino deserves,” Bautista said.
