The Philippine Army honored its newly promoted and designated generals in a reception led by its commanding general.
Lt. Gen. Donald M. Gumiran, Commanding General of the Philippine Army (CGPA), presided over the Reception Ceremony on November 11, 2026 at Headquarters Philippine Army in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, the Army Public Affairs Office announced on November 12.
At a glance
- Presided by: Lt. Gen. Donald M. Gumiran, Commanding General, Philippine Army
- Venue: Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
- Date: November 11, 2026
- Generals honored: 18, led by Lt. Gen. Edmundo G. Peralta and Lt. Gen. Adonis Ariel G. Orio
Full list of the newly promoted and designated 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
- 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
- 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
What happened at 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 AFP. Gumiran and the honorees also gathered for a commemorative photo, and the Army chief recognized their strong leadership.
The Army’s Public Affairs Office framed the event this way, 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).
