Former SolCom chief named new PHL Army commanding general

Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay is the new commanding general of the Philippine Army./AFP Civil Service Relations/Duterte

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Army has a new commanding general.

This was after President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay to the post vacated by Lt. General Macairog Alberto, who is set to retire on December 6.

Gapay headed the Southern Luzon command prior to his appointment.

His designation is approved effective December 6.