New Army Inspector General assumes post

A new Army Inspector General formally assumed the post in a Change of Chief Office Ceremony on August 16, 2022 at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila.
 
Maj. Gen. Jose Eriel M. Niembra assumed the post in a ceremony presided by Army Vice Commander Maj. Gen. Camilo Z. Ligayo who represented Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner, Jr. Maj. Gen. Niembra, who led the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines for more than two years, assumed the post from outgoing acting Inspector General Col. Nazarito A. Floresa II.
 
The Army’s Inspector General is mandated to provide complete oversight of the organizational performance of the 110,000-strong Philippine Army. The Office of the Inspector General (OTIG) plays a key role in facilitating the accomplishment of the organization's mission, operational readiness, security preparedness, morale and welfare of personnel, proper utilization of mission-essential resources, and ensuring institutional integrity.
 
Maj. Gen. Niembra served as Presidential Security Group (PSG) deputy group commander and eventually as PSG commander from April 2018 to January 2020. He likewise held key posts such as deputy commander of the Task Force Davao of the 10th Infantry Division; executive officer of the 401st Infantry Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (4ID); and battalion commander of the 58th Infantry Battalion, 4ID; and brigade commander of the 701st Infantry Brigade, 7th Infantry Division.
 
A member of the Philippine Military Academy “Sambisig” Class of 1991, Maj. Gen. Niembra holds a Master’s degree in Public Management from the Development Academy of the Philippines.
 
“As you set out to fulfill your new role, I enjoin you to sustain the winning momentum of Team OTIG. Be assured that the Headquarters Philippine Army will continue to provide your office with the necessary support and mission-essential resources to further propel our organization in attaining operational and organizational feats,” Maj. Gen. Ligayo said in a speech on behalf of the Army Commanding General.
 
Photos: Staff Sergeant Cesar P Lopez Philippine Army
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