The Commission on Appointments (CA) has received the appointment papers for 278 newly promoted senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel said.
“We have a new batch of senior military officials awaiting confirmation from the CA. They are led by Maj. Gen. Rommel Roldan, who has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant general,” Pimentel announced.
“They are led by Maj. Gen. Rommel Roldan, who has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant general.”
Roldan currently serves as the AFP Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel.
The veteran legislator noted that 30 other newly promoted generals and flag officers are also pending CA confirmation. They include:
·Major Generals: Edwin Amadar, Benedict Balaba, Donald Gumiran, Francisco Lorenzo Jr., Michael Samson, and Elmer Suderio.
·Rear Admiral: Karl Decapia.
·Brigadier Generals: Onorlie Brillantes, Ricky Bunayog, Edgar Catu, Bayani Curaming, Patrick De Villa, Billy Dela Rosa, Danilo Dupiag, Romell Allan Genete, Dean Mark Mamaril, Vicente Naldoza Jr., Eugenio Julio Osias IV, Nhel Richard Patricio, Nestor Pedro, Melencio Ragudo, Erwin Salibad, and Enrico Yuzon.
·Commodores: Sergio Bartolome, Zosimo Bolaños Jr., Joselito De Guzman, Lued Lincuna, Jeff Rene Nadugo, Edwin Nera, and Charles Merric Villanueva.
“The list of military appointees awaiting CA confirmation also includes 202 new colonels and 45 new naval captains.”
The list of military appointees awaiting CA confirmation also includes 202 new colonels and 45 new naval captains, according to the seasoned lawmaker.
“The public is encouraged to submit any information, written reports, or sworn/notarized complaints or oppositions against any of the appointees to the CA Secretariat,” Pimentel said.
Last year, the CA rejected the promotion of a Philippine Army colonel to the rank of brigadier general after his estranged wife filed a challenge based on allegations of physical abuse, adultery, and neglect of financial support for their children.
The Constitution empowers the 25-member CA to evaluate the competence, qualifications, and integrity of key presidential appointees, including all military officers ranked colonel or naval captain and higher, and to approve or reject their appointments.
The CA consists of 12 members each from the House of Representatives and the Senate, with the Senate President serving as the ex officio presiding officer.
