The Philippine Army held a reception ceremony for its newly promoted and designated generals, with Army chief Lt. Gen. Donald M. Gumiran presiding.
Gumiran, the Commanding General of the Philippine Army (CGPA), led the event on November 11, 2026 at Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, according to a press release issued on November 12 by Col. Louie G. Dema-ala, chief of the Army's Public Affairs Office.
At a glance
- Event: Reception Ceremony for newly promoted and designated Army generals
- Presided by: Lt. Gen. Donald M. Gumiran, Commanding General, Philippine Army
- Date and place: November 11, 2026, Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
- Honorees: 18 generals, two lieutenant generals, eight major generals and eight brigadier generals
Who was recognized
Lieutenant generals:
- Lt. Gen. Edmundo G. Peralta, The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP (TDCSAFP)
- Lt. Gen. Adonis Ariel G. Orio, Commander, Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM), AFP
Major generals:
- Maj. Gen. Patricio Ruben P. Amata, Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil-Military Operations (J7), AFP
- Maj. Gen. Rosendo C. Abad Jr., Commander, Joint Special Operations Command, AFP
- Maj. Gen. Marion T. Angcao, Commander, 4th Infantry "Diamond" Division
- Maj. Gen. Arsenio D.C. Sadural, Commander, 2nd Infantry "Jungle Fighter" Division
- Maj. Gen. Ronel R. Manalo, Commander, Armor "Pambato" Division
- Maj. Gen. Isagani O. Criste, Inspector General of the Philippine Army
- Maj. Gen. Prudencio A. Iddoba, Commander, Support Command, Philippine Army
- Maj. Gen. William P. Peñafiel Jr., Commander, Installation Management Command, Philippine Army
Brigadier generals:
- Brig. Gen. Von Albert M. Sumergido, Commander, 1st Brigade "Aegis" Combat Team
- Brig. Gen. Eros James M. Uri, Commander, Special Forces Regiment (Airborne)
- Brig. Gen. Bernardo A. Taqueban, Commander, 2nd Mechanized Infantry "Magbalantay" Brigade
- Brig. Gen. Patricio S. Tomales, Deputy Commander, Reserve Command, Philippine Army (RCPA)
- Brig. Gen. Eufracio Joel G. Malig Jr., Assistant Division Commander, 10th Infantry "Agila" Division
- Brig. Gen. Dexter A. Macasaet, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, AFP, AJ4
- Brig. Gen. Crisanto G. Prado, Commander, AFP Procurement Service
- Brig. Gen. Francis P. Carandang, Commander, 201st Infantry Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
The ceremony
The Army's Security and Escort Battalion rendered arrival honors for the generals. Gumiran received Orio, the commander of the AFP's Eastern Mindanao Command, and Peralta, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The Army chief and the honorees also gathered for a commemorative photo, and Gumiran recognized their strong leadership.
In the Army's words, according to Col. Louie G. Dema-ala's press release: "The Reception Ceremony highlights the Army's commitment to developing strong leaders and building a professional, competent, and mission-ready organization in service of the Filipino people."
Credit: Philippine Army Public Affairs Office. Photos: Philippine Army (PFC Divino Lozano, PAO).