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Advisory: Please be informed that physical and online pension transactions at AFPPGMC and all Regional Liaison Unit (RLUs) will be closed and suspended on October 31, 2025, declared as All Saints’ Day Eve. It will resume operations on November 3, 2025.

Nais po naming ipaalam na ang AFPPGMC ay magkakaroon ng Information Drive/Pension Caravan sa mga sumusunod na lugar:

- October 23, 2025; 1:00pm - 502nd Ready Reserve Battalion Building, Camp Weene Martillana, San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur

- October 24, 2025; 1:00pm - Fleet-Marine Quarterdeck Naval Station, Julhasan Arasain, Rawis, Legazpi City, Albay

Kayo ay aming inaanyayahan na dumalo sa pagtitipon upang malaman ang mga impormasyon patungkol sa pension at gratuity. Mangyari lamang na dalhin at ipresenta ang inyong AFP/Unified ID.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬

In the annals of Philippine military history, few stories capture the essence of duty, love, and brotherhood as profoundly as that of 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐨 𝐑 𝐄𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐂 (𝐑𝐞𝐭) and 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨 𝐑 𝐄𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐀 (𝐑𝐞𝐭). Born and raised in Balayan, Batangas, the Ermita brothers were nurtured by a family whose simple beginnings were enriched by faith, discipline, and an enduring devotion to service. They would go on to dedicate their lives to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, one as a healer and the other as a defender. Both leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of integrity, courage, and love of country.

COL Ermita MC (Ret), was a distinguished surgeon and officer of the Medical Corps who devoted his life to the noble pursuit of saving lives. He served with the hands of a healer and the heart of a soldier, mending not only wounds but spirits broken by battle. In every field hospital, in every mission, he carried with him the sacred promise to protect life amid the harshest realities of war. His kind of service was quiet but powerful, the sort that restores faith in humanity even in the darkest of times. To his colleagues and patients alike, he was more than a doctor; he was a man of compassion, wisdom, and steadfast dedication to the welfare of others.

LTGEN Ermita PA (Ret), the younger brother, followed a path equally defined by honor. A proud member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1957, he rose to become one of the country’s most respected officers and civil servant. He served as The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP, Secretary of National Defense, Congressman, 1st District of Batangas, and Executive Secretary under President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Yet beyond the titles and distinctions, he remained a man of quiet leadership and humility, a true statesman who believed that service to the nation must always be anchored on peace, integrity, and compassion. To his family, he was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a gentle patriarch whose wisdom inspired everyone around him.

On 18 October 2025, fate wrote one of the most moving chapters in their shared journey. Within mere hours of each other, the Ermita brothers, the healer and the warrior, answered their final call. It was as if God, in His infinite wisdom, decided that their journey of brotherhood and service should not be parted by time. The nation mourned two heroes, but heaven welcomed two souls who had already given their all. Their passing was not merely coincidence; it was a symbol of how deeply intertwined their lives were, from their first salute to their final rest. Two soldiers, two patriots, two brothers, leaving the world hand in hand, just as they had lived.

In the end, the story of COL Crisogono R Ermita MC (Ret) and LTGEN Eduardo R Ermita PA (Ret) is more than a tale of two soldiers. It is a testament to the enduring power of family, faith, and duty, of how love for one’s brother and love for one’s country can become one and the same. And as the sun set over Balayan that October day, it did not mark an ending, but a homecoming. For two brothers who lived for their country, and who left this world together, side by side, in peace.

Nais po naming ipaalam na ang AFPPGMC ay magkakaroon ng Information Drive/Pension Caravan sa Bulwagang Makulot, Fernando Air Base, Lipa City, Batangas sa darating na October 20, 25, 1:00pm. Kayo ay aming inaanyayahan na dumalo sa pagtitipon upang malaman ang mga impormasyon patungkol sa pension at gratuity. Mangyari lamang na dalhin at ipresenta ang inyong AFP/Single ID.

AFP pension for the month of October 2025.

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𝐀𝐅𝐏𝐏𝐆𝐌𝐂 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝐆𝐎: 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬

𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 | In line with its commitment to deliver Service Beyond Retirement, the Armed Forces of the Philippines Pension and Gratuity Management Center (AFPPGMC), led by Chief, AFPPGMC, Commodore Luidegar C. Casis PN, paid a courtesy call to 2GO Group, Inc. on October 13, 2025 at the 8th Floor, DoubleDragon Tower 1, EDSA corner Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City.

The AFPPGMC delegation was warmly received by Mr. Frederic C. DyBuncio, President and CEO of 2GO Group, Inc., together with Mr. Francis John O. Chua (Head of Travel), Ms. Faye Alonzo (Head of Forwarding), MGEN Pelagio Valenzuela PAF (Ret) (Head of Security), and Ms. Ethel Concepcion (Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications).

During the meeting, Commodore Casis shared AFPPGMC’s core advocacy, highlighting the Center’s guiding principle of Service Beyond Retirement and the HEROES Program initiatives that continue to honor the service, sacrifice, and spirit of AFP pensioners and their beneficiaries.

Mr. DyBuncio expressed his admiration for the military brand of leadership that inspires excellence and discipline across all sectors, recalling the example of LTGEN Roy Deveraturda PAF (Ret), President & CEO, Sagittarius Mines, Inc. “𝑰 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚,” said Mr. DyBuncio, recognizing the professionalism and sense of duty that former servicemen bring to civilian organizations.

Commodore Casis emphasized that AFPPGMC stands ready to support opportunities for retired soldiers who wish to continue serving the nation in other capacities. “𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒏,” he said, reaffirming the AFP’s enduring commitment to its heroes.

An audio-visual presentation showcasing AFPPGMC’s programs for pensioners deeply resonated with the 2GO executives. In response, 2GO reaffirmed its support to the AFP community by granting exclusive discounts, even prior to the signing of any formal agreement:

• 20% discount on passenger fares, and
• 10% discount on freight services
for AFP retirees with at least 20 years of service and aged 59 and below.
• Pensioners aged 60 and above already enjoy the 20% senior citizen discount.

Both parties also agreed to conduct a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony aboard a 2GO vessel in November 2025, symbolizing the beginning of more collaborative efforts, including logistics support and outreach programs that will benefit AFP pensioners and their beneficiaries nationwide.

“𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 2𝑮𝑶 𝒆𝒙𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒗𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏,” said Commodore Casis. Before concluding the meeting, he added a message that captured the essence of the AFP’s service, “𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝑭𝑷, 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕.”

As AFPPGMC celebrates its 20th Founding Anniversary, this partnership with 2GO Group, Inc. reaffirms its mission to deliver Service Beyond Retirement, bridging islands, connecting hearts, and honoring the heroes who built our nation.

True to 2GO’s call, “𝑰-𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂-𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒉𝒊𝒏 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒔,” this partnership sails forward with purpose, for our pensioners, for our veterans, and for our nation’s heroes.

Attention, Heroes! Permission to Splash — Granted!
Splash Island is making waves in Biñan, Laguna with a special salute to the brave men and women of the AFP!
Enjoy exclusive discounts:
🎖 100% OFF for active or retired military personnel and AFP CivHR when you bring five (5) companions.
🎖 20% OFF if you bring fewer than five (5).
🎖 AFP Dependents (active or retired) get 20% OFF too!
📍 Show your valid AFP ID upon entry.
This October, dive into fun, family, and freedom — because real heroes deserve to relax in style! 🌊

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Philippine Army Finance Center Producers Integrated Cooperative (PAFCPIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces of the Philippines Pension and Gratuity Management Center (AFPPGMC) through a deed of undertaking that underscores its dedication to PAFCPIC’s social responsibility. In line with this, the cooperative has pledged assistance to further enhance AFPPGMC’s work environment and operational efficiency, recognizing the Center’s vital role in ensuring the prompt and quality delivery of pension services to AFP retirees, pensioners, and their beneficiaries. This initiative reflects its enduring support for institutions that advance the welfare of military personnel and veterans beyond active service.

Through this partnership, the PAFCPIC strengthens its collaboration with AFPPGMC under the HEROES Program (Helping Every Retiree Obtain Enhanced Services), particularly in efforts that promote responsive customer service and organizational excellence. By extending this support, it contributes to creating a more conducive and professional environment for both the workforce and the clientele of AFPPGMC, reinforcing the Center’s continuing mission of commitment, gratitude, and service beyond retirement.

𝐎𝐚𝐭𝐡-𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐅𝐏 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | Today, at the Ceremonial Hall, Malacañan Palace, His Excellency President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr administered the oath of office to the 29 newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Batch 2, alongside the 14 graduates of the Foreign Pre-Commissioned Training Institutions (FPCTI).

This solemn ceremony marks a significant milestone in the AFP’s continued pursuit of excellence and leadership development. Among those who took their oath was Commodore Luidegar C Casis PN, Chief, AFP Pension and Gratuity Management Center (AFPPGMC), who now joins the esteemed ranks of newly promoted Flag Officers. His promotion reflects his unwavering dedication to service, integrity, and leadership in managing the welfare of our pensioners, the living heroes of the AFP.

The oath-taking ceremony was more than just a formal tradition, it was a reaffirmation of the AFP’s mission to uphold national defense, strengthen alliances, and secure a better future for the Filipino people.

Congratulations to Commodore Luidegar C Casis PN from your AFPPGMC Family!

AFP Launches 1st VeteRun to Honor Veterans, Pensioners

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), through the AFP Pension and Gratuity Management Center (AFPPGMC), successfully held the 1st VeteRun on September 20 in Camp Aguinaldo.

The commemorative fun run paid tribute to the bravery, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of AFP veterans and pensioners. Open to both civilians and military personnel, the event highlighted health and wellness, intergenerational solidarity, and public appreciation for the country’s defenders.

Present during the activity were Commodore Zosimo M. Bolaños Jr. PN, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1, and Commodore Luidegar C. Casis PN, Chief of the AFPPGMC, who led the awarding of winners and recognition of participating veterans.

Proceeds of the VeteRun will support the HEROES Program, further extending assistance to AFP pensioners and their families. The AFP affirms its commitment to honor veterans and ensure their welfare as part of its enduring mandate to serve those who served the nation.///

Photos by SSg Joel Manzano PA/PAOAFP