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The Star
31-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Marcos appoints Nafarrete as Philippine Army chief
Antonio Nafarrete. - Leah Agonoy/PDI MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday (July 31) named Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete as the new Commanding General of the Philippine Army. Nafarrete succeeds Lieutenant General Roy Galido, who will be conferred the Presidential Legion of Honor Award in recognition of his service and dedication during a change of command ceremony in Taguig City. The new Army commanding general previously served as chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) Western Mindanao Command in November 2024. In addition, Nafarrete held key leadership positions in the 1101st Infantry Brigade, the 11th Infantry Division, and the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, J3, of the AFP. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
GMA Network
31-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete named as Army chief
Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete was named as the new commanding general of the Philippine Army. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. will preside over the change of command ceremony in Taguig City on Thursday morning. Nafarrete replaced Lieutenant General Roy Galido, who will be conferred with the Presidential Legion of Honor Award in recognition of his exceptional service and dedication during his leadership. Nafarrete previously served as chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM) in November 2024. He also commanded the 1st Infantry Division and the Joint Task Force Zampelan of WESMINCOM, and held various leadership positions in the 1101st Infantry Brigade, 11th Infantry Division, as well as in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, J3, AFP. Both the outgoing and incoming Philippine Army chief were graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) 'Bigkis-Lahi' Class of 1990. —AOL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
07-06-2025
- General
- GMA Network
PH, US conclude Kamandag exercise 2025
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) officially concluded the Kamandag Exercise for 2025. The event marked the culmination of the bilateral training that brought together Philippine and U.S. forces, along with other key partners, in a unified effort to enhance cooperation and mission effectiveness. This year's Kamandag Exercise was also participated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Marine Corps, and United Kingdom Armed Forces. Meanwhile, the Netherlands, Bahrain, Canada, and New Zealand served as observers. 'KAMANDAG — Kaagapay ng mga Mandirigma ng Dagat — is more than just a military exercise. It is a symbol of the enduring partnership between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and our allies, most notably the United States Marine Corps,' said Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) Commander Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete during theclosing ceremony. Among the exercises featured in this year's Kamandag are the following: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRN) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) Senior Enlisted Leaders Symposium (SELS) Maritime & Special Operation Forces events Live Fire Integration Maritime Strike Counter-Landing/Defensive Retrograde Operation Special Operating Forces Strike Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief. 'As we close this chapter, let us carry forward the lessons learned, the relationships strengthened, and the unity reinforced throughout KAMANDAG 09-2025,' Nafarrete said. 'Let us continue to train together, build together, and stand ready together — as warriors not only for national defense, but for peace and humanitarian service,' he added. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
