Duterte names former PSG commander as new ISAFP chief

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has named a former Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander as the new chief of the Intelligence Service of Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP).

In a statement on Saturday, Palace spokesman Harry Roque confirmed that Duterte has appointed Brig. Gen. Jose Eriel Niembra to the post.

Niembra served as PSG commander from May 2018 to February 2020.

He was then assigned as Brigade Commander of the 701st Infantry Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, Philippine Army stationed in Mati, Davao Oriental.

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