CA confirms promotions of AFP’s No. 3 and 49 other military officers

The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday confirmed the promotions of Armed Forces of the Philippines deputy chief of staff Lieutenant General Charlton Sean Gaerlan and 49 other generals and flag officers.

This, after the CA Committee on National Defense endorsed the plenary approval of Gaerlan and the following officers’ appointments:

• Leo Edward Y. Caranto to the rank of Brigadier General
• Orlando D. Edralin to the rank of Brigadier General
• Juario C. Marayag to the rank of Commodore
• Ulpiano T. Olarte to the rank of Brigadier General
• Eugene M. Mata to the rank of Brigadier General
• Alvin V. Luzon to the rank of Brigadier General
• Patricio Ruben P. Amata to the rank of Brigadier General
• Patriarch Robinson P. Pel to the rank of Brigadier General
• Rey B. Alemania to the rank of Major General
• Michael G. Samson to the rank of Brigadier General
• Ritza Ann M. Jovellanos to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Elmer J. Villanueva to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
• Ashley N. Nastor to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Navy-Marines
• Paul Anthony V. Aviquivil to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Joel G. Salaguinto to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
• Vincent D. Mauricio to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
• Ronald P. Lacbain to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Michael Deon S. Costes to the rank of Colonel, Medical Administrative Corps
• Emmanuel S. Degal to the rank of Colonel, Medical Corps
• Luzmindo N. Mamauag Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
• Christopher M. Mendoza to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
• Bienvenido R. Hindang Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
• Jesus T. Diocton to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
• Jayson A. Manaligod to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
• Vito Minlo V. Sarmiento to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Christopher B. Pablo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Alvin Jay A. Capinguian to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Maricris Q. Castro to the rank of Colonel, Medical Corps
• Eric G. Alcera to the rank of Colonel, Judge Advocate General Service
• Wilfredo B. Borgonia Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
• Benjamin B. Pajarito Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
• Victorino M. Seno to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
• Antonio R. Lalisan II to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
• Dominic B. Benauro  to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
• Rogelio F. Lachica Jr. to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
• Daniel P. Tanjuan to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
• Cyrus B. Mendoza to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
• Rodolfo N. Mangaya Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Ma. Cherry Pie M. Fernandez to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Kris B. Abad to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Abraham G. Gemora to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Ralph Y. Hibionada to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Edward R. Cervantes to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Francis L. Dancel to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Nasul A. Sajili to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Rodel C. Pacordo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
• Benito Noel M. Rivera to the rank of Colonel, Dental Service
• Joseph Jeremias Cirilo D. Dator to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
• Amado V. Dela Paz to the rank of Brigadier General
• Gaylord H. Santos to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy

During the CA committee hearing, Gaerlan shared that China’s harassment against Philippine troops in Kalayaan Island continues after Senator JV Ejercito asked how often the incidents of hostilities by the Chinese Coast Guard are.

“There is always a continuous harassment of our troops there in Kalayaan Island Group and sometimes, the reprovision of troops there are always delayed depending on the situation at hand,” Gaerlan said.

He added that China is becoming more aggressive when reports are focused on the conflict in the West Philippine Sea.

“Nevertheless, our ships continue to attempt to go there until such time that they were able to pass through… However, sometimes these maneuvers are very dangerous especially to our Navy men who are using the ships and it may cause damage or even loss of life if there will be a lot of miscalculation on our part,” he added. — Hana Bordey/RSJ, GMA Integrated News