CA panel recommends ad interim appointments of 113 senior AFP officers

MANILA, Philippines — The ad interim appointments of 113 senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have been recommended for confirmation by a panel of the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA).

CA’s Committee on National Defense approved the recommendation of the AFP officers’ confirmation in a hearing on Wednesday.

Below is the list of ad interim appointments:

1. Alex V. Gianan to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
2. Rosemarie R. Tanap to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
3. Felipe F. Bautista to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
4. Jose B. Petilla Jr. to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
5. Alexander G. Gigantone to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Navy-Marines
6. Danilao I. Dupiag to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
7. Alvin V. Luzon to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
8. Mario M. Genosa to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
9. Nicolas J. Quemado Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
10. Lorenzo H. Bolor Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
11. Henry B. Bellen to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
12. Apollo Jun F. Lamaton to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
13. Eric D. Guevarra to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
14. Luisito R. Perez to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
15. Emmanuel L. Cabasan to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
16. Salvador Henry H. Quinto to the rank of Captain, Philippine Army
17. Nelson A. Buhay to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
18. Patrick E. Cinco to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
19. Primo M. Ferrer to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
20. Allan Jose L. Taguba to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
21. Lennon G. Babilonia to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
22. Markton G. Abo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
23. Zacarias B. Batalla Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
24. Antonio C. Rota Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
25. Arnulfo Ferdinand G. Bajarin to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
26. Virgilio M. Ruiz to the rank of Captain, Philippine Army
27. Diosdado E. Peji to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
28. Andor Val P. Abayon to the rank of Captain, Philippine Army
29. Edgardo Q. Villanueva to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
30. Glenn M. Alvarez to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
31. Axel H. Villarina to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
32. Nieves E. Gat-Eb to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
33. Noel B. Delerio to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
34. Jose Vladimir R. Cagara to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
35. Leroy S. Daanton to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
36. Noly F. Lapizar to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
37. Paulo C. Teodoro to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
38. Patrick B. De Villa to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
39. Raymund P. Lachica to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
40. Francis P. Carandang to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
41. Rodrigo P. Magallanes to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
42. Hubert Acierto to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
43. Richard E. de Guia to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
44. Renato I. Osorio to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
45. Denis M. Tanzo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
46. Edgar R. delos Reyes to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
47. Nomer G. Tumesa to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
48. Evan M. Bermudo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
49. Rosemawattee A. Remo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
50. Rolando D. Palomar to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
51. Thurman B. Fanugao to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
52. Francis Anthony M. Coronel to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
53. Ruben B. Matillano to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
54. Roberto R. Bunagan to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
55. Marces T. Gayat to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
56. Beerjenson N. Aquino to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
57. Marion T. Angcao to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
58. Emmanuel C. Mirafuentes to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
59. Enstein B. Calaoa Jr to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Navy-Marines
60. Rommel R. Cordova to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
61. Jerry Y. Garrido Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Navy
62. Emilio D. Pedro Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
63. Eugene A. Badua to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
64. Gasanara M. Sultan to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
65. Emerlito S. Angulo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
66. Allan G. Napisa to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
67. Ariel C. Leonida to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Navy
68. Joel R. Tamayo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Navy
69. Lauro T. Banusing Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
70. Romeo E. Cabanalan to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
71. Redentor L. Mojares to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
72. Enrique L. Clemente to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
73. Erwin R. Salibad to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
74. Francis S. Wong to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
75. Antonio B. Dalnuan Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
76. Francis Carter L. Sibal to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
77. Arnel A. Floresca to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
78. Prudencio A. Iddoba to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
79. Ferdinand C. Compay to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
80. Jose Ambrosio F. Rustia to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
81. George M. Domingo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
82. Michael D. Licyayo to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
83. Ali Luis D. Macawaris to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
84. Ramon P. Flores to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
85. Nicefero M. Diaz Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
86. Miguel E. Ceballos to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
87. Benjamin Daniel D. Tianco to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
88. Ehrlich Noel V. Paraso to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
89. Felix Ronnie B. Babac to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
90. Billy O. Dela Rosa to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
91. Leonardo P. Pagaduan to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
92. Nestor C. Galindo Jr. to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
93. Jonathan V. Zata to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
94. Irvin D. Tanap to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
95. Jenie M. Heyesa to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
96. Eugenio Julio C. Osias IV to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
97. Gilbert Roy S. Ruis to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
98. Lambert Jonathan I. Gesolgon to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
99. Ferdinand G. Encomienda to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
100. Armando L. Diango to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
101. Walter O. Icaro to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
102. Ismael P. Mandanas Jr. to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
103. Charles Merric A. Villanueva to the rank of Captain, Philippine Navy
104. Arnold P. Tapia to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
105. Michael A. Banua to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
106. Rowell S. Velasquez to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
107. Gieram R. Aragones to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Navy-Marines
108. Nedy C. Espulgar to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
109. Enrico C. Chavez to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
110. Rover T. Sobrino  to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Air Force
111. Gerry M. Besana to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
112. Lauro G. Oliveros to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army
113. Roderick A. Balbanero to the rank of Colonel, Philippine Army

The committee also approved a motion to waive the appearance of Petilla, Luzon, Abayon, Calaoa, Babac and Tanap who are in official travel abroad.

The panel’s recommendation would be transmitted for approval at the plenary.

Edited by JPV