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MANILA, Philippines – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Lieutenant General Jose Faustino Jr. has been promoted to a four-star general, the military said Friday.
In a statement, the AFP Public Affairs Office said President Rodrigo Duterte personally administered the donning of rank to Faustino during his official visit at the Bicol International Airport in Daraga, Albay.
“It is an honor to don these lustrous stars which carry the weight of our obligations to the country and its people. This milestone demands no less than an exemplary performance in the fulfilment of our mandate as soldiers,” Faustino was quoted as saying in the same statement.
“With the help of the hardworking men and women of the AFP, rest assured that the military’s tradition of excellence and professionalism is continuously upheld,” he added.
Faustino took over the AFP leadership from General Cirilito Sobejana who bowed out from military service on July 31 after reaching the mandatory retirement age.
Prior to his assumption as the 56th AFP chief of staff, Faustino served as the commander of the Joint Task Force Mindanao and the acting commanding general of the Philippine Army.
He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Maringal” Class of 1988.
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