The current top-ranking generals and flag officers leading the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) include the Chief of Staff of the AFP, the Commanding Generals of the Philippine Army and Air Force, and the Flag Officer-in-Command of the Philippine Navy.
Key General and Flag Officers in the Philippines
As of the latest information, the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) comprises several key general and flag officers who oversee the nation's defense and security operations. These individuals hold critical roles in managing the Army, Air Force, and Navy, ensuring national peace and stability.
Here are the current top generals and flag officers in the Philippines:
| Rank & Branch | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| GEN ROMEO S BRAWNER JR PA | General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. | Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| LTGEN ROY M GALIDO PA | Lieutenant General Roy M. Galido | Commanding General, Philippine Army |
| LTGEN ARTHUR M CORDURA PAF | Lieutenant General Arthur M. Cordura | Commanding General, Philippine Air Force |
| RADM JOSE MA AMBROSIO Q EZPELETA PN | Rear Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Q. Ezpeleta | Flag Officer-in-Command, Philippine Navy |
Note: In the Philippine Navy, officers holding ranks from Commodore to Admiral are referred to as "flag officers," equivalent to "general officers" in the Army and Air Force.
Roles and Responsibilities
These officers play pivotal roles in the overall command structure of the Philippine military:
- Chief of Staff, AFP (GEN ROMEO S BRAWNER JR PA): As the highest-ranking military officer, the Chief of Staff commands all branches of the Armed Forces, overseeing strategic direction, operations, and resource allocation to ensure national security.
- Commanding General, Philippine Army (LTGEN ROY M GALIDO PA): Leads the largest branch of the AFP, responsible for land defense, internal security operations, and humanitarian assistance.
- Commanding General, Philippine Air Force (LTGEN ARTHUR M CORDURA PAF): Heads the air arm of the AFP, tasked with defending Philippine airspace, providing air support for ground and naval forces, and conducting airlift operations.
- Flag Officer-in-Command, Philippine Navy (RADM JOSE MA AMBROSIO Q EZPELETA PN): Commands the naval forces, responsible for maritime defense, protection of territorial waters, and naval operations.
These leaders are instrumental in upholding the AFP's mandate to protect the people and the state, secure the sovereignty of the country, and the integrity of its national territory. For more detailed information on the AFP's leadership, you can visit their official website: afp.mil.ph/about-us/leadership.
