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(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has welcomed the designation of Philippine Army Commanding General, Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana as the next chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Sobejana, a Medal of Valor awardee, is set to replace Gen. Gilbert Gapay, who is expected to retire on February 4. “His heroic exploits in the battlefield should inspire the younger breed of military and police officers to push themselves towards achieving […]
(Eagle News)–Philippine Army Chief Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana urged Filipinos to be “heroes in our own way” in his National Heroes’ Day message on Monday, Aug. 31. According to Sobejana, this was especially so in the ongoing battle against COVID-19 and terrorism. “The bravery of our predecessors serves as inspiration for us to heed the call,” he said. Sobejana also urged Filipinos to “exemplify patriotism and honor the memory of our heroes as we labor […]
(Eagle News) –Western Mindanao Command chief Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana is the incoming Philippine Army commanding general. Sobejana will replace Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay, who is slated to succeed outgoing Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief Felimon Santos Jr. on Aug. 3. Santos will reach the mandatory age of retirement of 56 on the same day. Sobejana was a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1987. He received the Medal of Valor, the […]
