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(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Presidential Security Group commander Jose Eriel Niembra as chief of the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the announcement in a statement on Saturday, July 25. Niembra succeeded Brigadier General Artuz, who has retired. In a statement, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. called Niembra “a worthy successor.” “I am confident that the newly posted Chief, […]
(Eagle News) — The Western Command (Wescom) will have a new chief. The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday, May 26, said Lt. General Erickson Gloria will assume the post to be left vacant by Vice Admiral Rene Medina who is set to retire. A formal change of command and retirement ceremony is scheduled on Thursday, May 28. According to the AFP, current AFP Inspector General Lt. Gen. Antonio Ramon Lim will replace Gloria […]
(Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines has raised over P16 million from its members’ salaries to help fund the government’s response against COVID-19. In a press release, the AFP said the P16,901,934.27 represent deductions from the salaries of members of the general headquarters of the AFP, the Philippine Army, the Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Navy, and did not include donations from civilian personnel. The AFP said the percent deduction was […]
(Eagle News)–Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Felimon Santos Jr. has recovered from the coronavirus disease 2019. This was announced by the AFP in a statement from AFP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo. “We are pleased to announce that AFP chief of staff Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. has been tested negative for COVID-19 following the test conducted by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM). He is […]
(Eagle News) — “We will live without (the Visiting Forces Agreement).” This was the remark of Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Felimon Santos Jr., who spoke to reporters on Wednesday, Feb. 12, after the Commission on Appointment confirmed him. According to Santos, the decision to terminate the VFA, which governs the conduct of American soldiers on Philippine soil as they undertake military exercises with Philippine soldiers, was “political.” “We have lived before nung nawala […]
Appointment of first female Navy commodore also confirmed (Eagle News)–The Commission on Appointments on Wednesday, Feb. 12, confirmed the appointment of Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. as Armed Forces of the Philippines chief. The CA also confirmed the appointment of Luzviminda Camacho, the first female Navy Commodore. Before he was chosen by President Rodrigo Duterte as the replacement of General Noel Clement, Santos was commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command. Clement retired as AFP chief on […]
(Eagle News) — Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Felimon Santos Jr. was promoted to the rank of general on Monday, Jan. 27. The AFP’s Public Affairs Office said in a Tweet Defense Secretary.Delfin Lorenzana administered the donning of the rank to Santos, who was a lieutenant general, in a ceremony held at the Department of National Defense. Santos replaced General Noel Clement as AFP chief after he reached the mandatory age of […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Benjamin Madrigal Jr. as a member of the Philippine Coconut Authority governing board. Madrigal’s appointment paper was signed on Jan. 21. Madrigal’s appointment came less than four months after he retired from the service. He retired in September 2019 after reaching the mandatory age of retirement of 56.
(Eagle News)-President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, Jan. 4, expressed support for newly installed Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Lt. Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. In his first public appearance in 2020, the President said he was “confident that the AFP will… achieve more milestones to protect our freedom and democratic values” under Santos, who formally replaced Gen. Noel Clement, who retires tomorrow, Jan. 5. “It is my hope that you will carry out programs that […]
(Eagle News)–Eastmincom head Filemon Santos is the new chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Santos will replace General Noel Clement, who is set to retire on Jan. 5. Santos was Chief of Operations of Central Command in Visayas and was commander of the 7th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army in Fort Ramon Magsaysay. Santos previously held the positions of Chief of Operations of Central Command in Visayas; 703rd Infantry Brigade Commander in […]
(Eagle News)–The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Monday, Dec. 30, paid tribute to national hero Jose Rizal for his “selfless devotion to duty, to country and people.” “He exudes the leadership principles of a Filipino trooper. He labored tirelessly to improve himself personally and professionally. He led by example,” AFP spokesman Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo said in a statement. According to Arevalo, Rizal “sought responsibility in the fight for nationalism and took responsibility and […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Dec. 17, reiterated his “unqualified support” for the military, as he urged them to continue to protect the country. Duterte reiterated his commitment during the 84th anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Quezon City. “I and I alone. Kung sakali man, [I] will go to prison. You can enjoy your freedom. I will take the risk,” Duterte said, saying he was “old” and “disposable.” […]
