Impressive facts about new AFP chief Nafarrete
General Antonio Nafarrete has been appointed as the 61st Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He brings extensive experience as a Scout Ranger and a long history of combat operations across the country.
Why it matters
The appointment of a new military chief is a critical development for national security and defense policy in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines - On Tuesday (July 22), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formally welcomed its 61st AFP chief of staff, Gen. Antonio Nafarrete from the Philippine Army having succeeded Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. in a change of command ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo. But before he took helm of the entire armed forces, he had a stellar career in the military. HIs remarkable contributions to military service are fuelled by his extensive experience and further strengthened by his diverse education from both military and civilian institutions. Born on February 22 1969, and a proud native of Iloilo, Nafarrete was commissioned into the Philippine Army after graduating from the Philippine Military Academy on 18 February 1990 as a proud member of the PMA 'Bigkis-Lahi' class of 1990.
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