09/11/2026
AFP Chief presides over Donning of Ranks for Newly Promoted Generals
General Antonio G. Nafarrete PA, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) presided over the Donning of Ranks Ceremony for thirteen (13) newly promoted Generals on November 9, here.
The promoted officers were Lieutenant General Benedict D Balaba PA, Commander of Intelligence Command, AFP; Lieutenant General Moises L Micor PAF, Commander of Visayas Command, AFP; Rear Admiral Marco N Buena PN, Deputy Chief of Staff for Education and Training, J8.
Meanwhile, also promoted were Brigadier General Bladimer B Caluya PN(M), Chief of Staff of Joint Sustainment Command, AFP; Commodore Archibald Dino C Delfin PN, Commander of Logistics Support Command, AFP; Commodore Michael G Barrion PN, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Financial Management, AJ10; Brigadier General Cezar J Conte Jr PA, Chief of Staff of Strategic Command, AFP; Brigadier General Rizaldo N Laurena PA, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Reserve Force Development, AJ9; Brigadier General Emmanuel A Canilla PA, Chief of Staff of Intelligence Command, AFP; Brigadier General Ruben G Aquino PA, Chief of Staff of Civil-Military Operations Command, AFP; Brigadier General Randy N Espino PA, Deputy Chief of Intelligence Service, AFP; Commodore Ariel C Halasan PN, The Provost Marshal General, AFP; and Brigadier General Leah L Santiago PA, Commandant of Cadets, Philippine Military Academy.
The donning of ranks underscores the AFP’s commitment to developing strong leaders and building a professional, competent, and mission-ready organization in service of the Filipino people.
Photos by PFC Carmelotes PN(M) / PAOAFP
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