Who is the present AFP chief of staff?
Who is the present AFP chief of staff?
Lieutenant General Jose Faustino Jr.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) welcomed the appointment of Lieutenant General Jose Faustino Jr. as the new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff.
Who is the Chief of Staff AFP 2021?
Gen. Jose Faustino
“The AFP welcomes the decision of the President to appoint Lt. Gen. Jose Faustino as the next Chief of Staff of the AFP, replacing General Cirilito Sobejana who will retire on Saturday, July 31,” said AFP public affairs office chief, Navy Capt.
Who is the AFP chief What is his rank at present?
Lt. General Hernando Iriberri assumed command as the new Chief of Staff; he stands now as the highest military official of the country’s armed forces. The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP) is the highest military officer in the Armed Forces.
How many generals are in AFP?
190 generals
As of today, we have 190 generals in the Armed Forces of the Philippines when it should have been only 170 as per the percentage,” he added.
Who is the highest rank in the Philippine Army?
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP) is the highest military officer in the Armed Forces. He commands all its elements—The Philippine Air Force, Army, and Navy. He directly answers to the President of the Philippines, who is Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Who is the Philippines army spokesperson 2021?
General Gilbert I. Gapay
Gilbert Gapay
| General Gilbert I. Gapay AFP | |
|---|---|
| In office 3 August 2020 – 4 February 2021 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana |
Who is the father of Philippine history?
| Andrés Bonifacio | |
|---|---|
| Political party | La Liga Filipina Katipunan |
| Spouse(s) | Monica (c. 1880–1890, her death) Gregoria de Jesús (1893–1897, his death) |
| Children | Andrés Bonifacio y de Jesús (born in early 1896, died in infancy) |
| Education | Self-educated |
Who is the chief of Staff of the AFP?
This is because, as Commander-in-Chief, the President exercises his authority over the armed forces directly through the Chief of Staff of the AFP. As the highest military officer in the armed forces that answers solely to the President, the Chief of Staff is only second to the President in the chain of command.
Who is the chief of Staff of the Philippine Armed Forces?
During the retirement ceremony for General Gregorio P. Catapang, he was conferred the Philippine Legion of Honor with the rank of Chief Commander. Lt. General Hernando Iriberri assumed command as the new Chief of Staff; he stands now as the highest military official of the country’s armed forces.
Who is the commander of the AFP in the Philippines?
The President of the Philippines exercises his authority over the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as Commander-in-Chief in view of the principle of the supremacy of civilian authority over the military, in order to strengthen this vital constitutional principle which is a fundamental requirement of democracy.
Who is the youngest chief of Staff in the Philippines?
^ Yan served as the youngest chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines at the age of 48. Prior to that, he was the chief of the Philippine Constabulary. He currently holds the record for longest continuous government service from 1937– 2001 or 64 years of service.