| Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| |
| Galvez in 2018 | |
| Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process of the Philippines | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office December 12, 2018 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Jesus Dureza |
| 50th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
In office April 18, 2018 – December 11, 2018 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero |
| Succeeded by | Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 12, 1962 Bustos, Bulacan, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines
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| Service/branch | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1985–2018 |
| Rank |  General
|
| Unit | Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines AFP Western Mindanao Command 6th Infantry Division Army 104th Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Moro conflict CPP-NPA-NDF rebellion |
Carlito Guansing Galvez, Jr. is a retired Filipino general and the former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.[1][2] He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sandiwa" Class of 1985.[3] He is also known for his leadership of the AFP Western Mindanao Command during the Battle of Marawi. He is a recipient of the United States Eisenhower Fellowships in 2006[4] and worked on the peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in 2015 as co-Chairman on the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities.[3] He also commanded the Army 104th Brigade, and the 6th Infantry Division. He then an Army Lieutenant, along with some PMA 1985 classmates, including Rolando Joselito Bautista was also granted amnesty from Former AFP Chief and President Fidel Ramos, during the 1989 Coup.[5]
On December 12, 2018, Galvez was appointed as Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process after Jesus Dureza resigned amid a corruption scandal in the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process. He is a staunch advocate of the peace process with the Moro Front, Galvez has been well-received by many Bangsamoro stakeholders.[6]
Education[]
- University of New South Wales, Australia: Masters in Project Management[4]
- Harvard University, Massachusetts: Executive Education
- Asian Institute of Management Center for Bridging Leadership
- Fort Benning, Georgia: Infantry Officer Advance Course
- Military Operation Research Symposium in Singapore
- Crisis Management Course in Hawaii
- Counter-terrorism Conference, NDU, D.C.
- Rules of Engagement in San Remo, Italy
- AFP Command and Staff College Class 47: Class President and Valedictorian
Awards[]
Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation- Martial Law Unit Citation
- People Power I Unit Citation
- People Power II Unit Citation
- Order of Lakandula- Degree of Grand Officer
- - Philippine Legion of Honor Degree of Officer & Chief Commander
- Legion of Merit
- Distinguished Service Stars
- Outstanding Achievement Medals
- Gold Cross Medals
- Bronze Cross Medals
- Military Merit
- Wounded Personnel Medal
- Military Commendation Medals
- Military Civic Action Medal
- Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Ribbon
- Long Service Medal
- Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal
- Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
- Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
- Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
- Jolo Campaign Medal
- Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines)
- AFP Parachutist Badge
- Scout Ranger Qualification Badge
- Philippine Army Command and General Staff Course Badge
- The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers in 2007
- United States Eisenhower Fellowships in 2006 [4]
- Gawad Dangal ng Lipi[7]
- AFP Leadership Award
- PAF Gold Wings Badge
Personal life[]
Galvez is married to Marissa M. Pascua, an international flight purser of Philippine Airlines; they have a daughter, Mary Frances Therese.[8]
References[]
- ↑ "CA confirms Carlito Galvez Jr as AFP chief" (in en). Rappler. https://www.rappler.com/nation/203678-carlito-galvez-jr-confirmed-armed-forces-philippines-chief.
- ↑ "Not yet time to lift Mindanao martial law —AFP's Galvez" (in en-US). GMA News Online. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/654506/not-yet-time-to-lift-mindanao-martial-law-afp-s-galvez/story/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Who is Carlito Galvez, the AFP’s next chief?". http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/649088/who-is-carlito-galvez-the-afp-s-next-chief/story/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Who is Carlito Galvez Jr, the next Philippine military chief?". https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/199726-carlito-galvez-philippine-military-education.
- ↑ https://www.rappler.com/nation/211354-afp-chief-carlito-galvez-got-amnesty-failed-coup-1989
- ↑ Kabiling, Genalyn (December 5, 2018). "Duterte appoints Galvez as next peace adviser". Manila Bulletin. https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/12/05/duterte-appoints-galvez-as-next-peace-adviser/. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- ↑ "AFP Chief receives Gawad Dangal ng Lipi from Province of Bulacan". Armed Forces of the Philippines. 18 December 2018. http://www.afp.mil.ph/index.php/8-afp-news/599-afp-chief-receives-gawad-dangal-ng-lipi-from-province-of-bulacan. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ↑ Santiago, Alvin (6 April 2018). "Lieutenant General Carlito G. Galvez Jr". DWDD Radio. https://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/06/lieutenant-general-carlito-g-galvez-jr/. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
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