President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presided over an oath-taking ceremony at Malacañang Palace on November 10, 2026, formally inducting 34 newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines into their respective ranks, according to the AFP Public Affairs Office in a press release dated November 11.
AFP Chief of Staff General Antonio G. Nafarrete headed the group of newly promoted officers who were formally received into their new positions during the ceremony.
President Marcos Addresses the Newly Promoted Officers
Marcos extended his congratulations to the inductees and described their promotions as a testament to years of commitment in uniform. "Your promotion is a recognition of years of service, the duties you have carried, and the confidence that the AFP has placed in your leadership," the President said, as quoted by the AFP Public Affairs Office.
The President also called on the senior officers to focus on nurturing the ranks below them. "So, share the lessons of your experience. Develop the abilities of those under your command. Build an institution whose strength endures beyond the tenure of any leader," Marcos added, per the AFP Public Affairs Office.
Defense Chief and Executive Secretary Present at Ceremony
Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto attended the event, the AFP Public Affairs Office said. Both officials joined President Marcos and the newly promoted generals for a ceremonial photograph taken after the oath-taking rites concluded.
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Source: AFP Public Affairs Office