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Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete is the 67th commanding general of the Philippine Army, after Lieutenant General Roy Galido. Both are from the PMA Class of 1990.
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) chief Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete as the new commanding general of the Philippine Army (PA).
Nafarrete’s appointment as the new Army chief was announced at the PA change of command and retirement ceremony for outgoing Army chief Lieutenant General Roy Galido on Thursday, July 31.
Addressing Nafarrete, Marcos said in his speech: “You will be assuming your role at a time when geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty are high. This will demand your vigilance and leadership to deliver clear direction and to show a firm commitment.”
“But I have full confidence that under your command, the Philippine Army will remain steadfast [as] a pillar of strength and integrity, professionalism,” he added.
Nafarrete, like Galido, is a member of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Bigkis Lahi Class of 1990. Nafarrete was tapped as Wesmincom chief in November 2024. At the time, he was commander of the 6th Infantry Division.
During the event, President honored Galido, whom he appointed Army chief in 2023. Marcos gave him the Presidential Legion of Honor (PLOH) Award.
“Under Lieutenant General Galido, the institution grew stronger. Our uniformed men and women were given new tools, better equipment, enabling them to move faster, respond better, serve more effectively. You have strengthened our bonds with our allies to improve how we share intelligence, how we conduct joint operations,” Marcos said.
Malacañang said in a press statement that Galido is the first Army chief “to serve two consecutive years under the provisions of the Republic Act No. 11939, series 2023, also known as the ‘Act Further Strengthening Professionalism and Promoting the Continuity of Policies and Modernization Initiatives in the Armed Forces of the Philippines,’ which amended RA No. 11709.” – Rappler.com
