Sep 042014
 
President Benigno S. Aquino III congratulates Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr. after administering the oath in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (August 11). (MNS photo)

President Benigno S. Aquino III congratulates Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr. after administering the oath in a ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Monday (August 11). (MNS photo)

MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Commission on Appointments  on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Armed Forces chief Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. and 51 other senior military officers.

In recommending Catapang’s appointment, Capiz Rep. Antonio del Rosario said with Catapang’s “remarkable qualification, AFP will continue to gain ground in defending the nation, protecting the democracy and serving the Filipino people.”

No one expressed opposition to Catapang’s confirmation.

During the hearing of the CA committee on national defense, lawmakers commended Catapang for the successful escape of some 40 Filipino peacekeepers in Golan Heights.

Meanwhile, the CA also confirmed the appointments of the following military officers:

Lt. Gen. John Bonafos

Brig. Gen. Inocencio Mayangao

Brig. Gen. Angelito de Leon

Brig. Gen. Arnold Mancita

Brig. Gen. Irma Almoneda

Major Gen. Edwin Remotigue

Major Gen. Victor Bayani

Col. Pacianito Castillo

Col. Nolasco Mempin

Col. Joshua Santiago

Col. Virgilio Magaway

Col. Nestor De Ver

Capt. Carlito Lomboy

Capt. Zumeela Serrona

Col. Wilfredo Nakpil

Col. Noreto Sison

Col. Gerry Pulohanan

Col. Bernardo Odfina

Col. Ma. Victoria Juan

Col. Francis Cabugon

Col. Marlo Guloy

Col. Gregory Docil

Col. Andrew Castelo

Col. Glenn Cruz

Col. Roy Cabe

Col. Bebarlito Baribar

Col. Keymen Edao

Col. Eduardo Agcaoilo

Col. Edwin Buela

Col. Joselito Apin

Col. Christopher Florendo

Col. Facundo Palafox IV

Col. Francis Millare

Col. Leonidas Hidalgo

Col. Rosalio Pompa

Col. Leo Valdez

Col. Benjamin Pedralez

Col. Domingo Gobway

Col. Joel Alejandro  Nacnac

Col. Jose Maria Cuerpo II

Col. Maning Tawantawanan

Col. Aguinaldo Ordonez

Col. Santiago Enginco

Col. Benito Doniego Jr

Col. Honorio Abenojar

Col. Teodoro Batilo

Col. Carlo Lagasca

Col. Leopoldo Castisimo

Col. Florante Falsis

Col. Moises Duque

Col. Jimmy Estolas.

The appointments of Almoneda and Lagasca were confirmed even though they were not present during the hearing.

Almoneda was on official mission while Lagasca was attending school in the United States. They both submitted waiver of appearance. (MNS)

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