Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila – The Philippine Army conferred stars to the six newly-promoted generals spearheaded by the Commanding General, Lieutenant General Macairog S Alberto during the flag raising ceremony here, Monday, November 12, 2018.
As part of its noble tradition, the Philippine Army recognizes soldiers who are being promoted to inspire and instill to them the significance and attributes of their newly earned ranks.
Promoted to Major General were Brigadier General Roy T Devesa and Brigadier General Cirilito E Sobejana, Commanders of Training and Doctrine Command and 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division respectively.
While the four others promoted to Brigadier General were Colonel Thomas R Sedano, Commander, 2nd Mechanized Infantry (Magbalantay) Brigade, Mechanized Infantry Division; Colonel William N Gonzales, Commander, First Scout Ranger Regiment, Special Operation Command; Colonel Larry B Mojica, Commander, 902nd (Fight ‘Em) Brigade, 9th Infantry (Spear) Division; and Colonel Francisco Ariel A Felicidario, Commander, 102nd Infantry (Igsoon) Brigade, 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division.
Lieutenant General Macairog S Alberto, in his message said that, “as you start another chapter in your military careers and savor the honor and pride that comes from your star, you should remember that from that star, exudes greater responsibility and higher level of expectations and standards of leadership”. Apparently, it will also demand greater sacrifice from us and even from our families.
“I want to congratulate you not only for your accomplishment, but also for your integrity, resourcefulness, enthusiasm and wisdom. Only few become brigadier generals, and fewer become major general and perhaps fewer become successful generals, I hope you are the fewer successful generals”, Alberto, added.
The Philippine Army through the years had transformed to become a more dynamic and responsive organization through the Army’s Transformation Roadmap. By this, it is the Army’s desire and conviction to place brilliant leaders in key position to ensure that it will always be on track in support of the national government thrust in building a peaceful and stronger nation.#
