Tag: Jose Niembra

President Duterte appoints former PSG commander Niembra as AFP intel chief

(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, […]