| Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero | |
|---|---|
| |
| Rey Leonardo Guerrero in 2018 | |
| Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office October 25, 2018 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Isidro Lapeña |
| Administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority | |
In office April 30, 2018 – October 24, 2018 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Marcial Q. C. Amaro III |
| Succeeded by | Narciso A. Vingson Jr. (OIC) |
| 49th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
In office October 26, 2017 – April 18, 2018 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Gen. Eduardo Año |
| Succeeded by | Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 17, 1961 Philippines |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | "Jagger" |
| Allegiance |  Philippines
|
| Service/branch | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1984–2018 |
| Rank |  General
|
| Unit | Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines AFP Eastern Mindanao Command Philippine Army Chief of Staff 3rd Infantry Division Special Operations Command (Philippines) Presidential Security Group 701st Infantry Brigade 61st Infantry Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Moro conflict CPP-NPA-NDF rebellion |
Rey Leonardo Borja Guerrero is a retired Philippine Army general and former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.[1] Known to be strict, determined, well rounded, and serious, yet very kind-hearted and a great leader,[2][3][4] He is a graduate of the PMA Maharlika class of 1984,[5] and the former commander of The 61st Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Special Operations Command (Philippines), 701st Infantry Brigade,[6] Presidential Security Group under the term of then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former Philippine Army chief of staff, and AFP Eastern Mindanao Command commanding general. He is often called "Jagger" in the military. His term as Chief of Staff of the AFP was extended by President Rodrigo Duterte[5] until April 18, 2018 (his term was originally scheduled to expire on December 17, 2017).[7] He was named by President Rodrigo Duterte as the next head of the Marina (Maritime Industry Authority), as the agency's administrator after he retires in the AFP. In October 2018, Guerrero was named Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs by President Rodrigo Duterte, replacing Isidro Lapeña after the latter was dismissed and given a new position in TESDA.[8]
Awards[]
Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation- Martial Law Unit Citation
- People Power I Unit Citation
- People Power II Unit Citation
- Philippine Legion of Honor- Degree of Commander [9] and Chief Commander
- Order of Lakandula- Degree of Commander
- 4 Distinguished Service Star[6]
- Gold Cross (Philippines)
- Outstanding Achievement Medal
- Silver Cross Medal
- Bronze Cross Medal[6]
- Military Merit Medal (Philippines)[6]
- Military Commendation Medal[6]
- Silver Wing Medal
- Gawad sa Kaunlaran
- Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal
- Honorary Airborne Wings - From The Royal Thai Army
- United Nations Service Medal
- Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas
- Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon
- Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
- Luzon Anti Dissidence Campaign Medal
- Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
- Mindanao Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal
- Long Service Medal
- Gawad sa Kapayapaan
- AFP Parachutist Badge
- Special Forces Qualification Badge
- Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines)
- Philippine Army Command and General Staff Course Badge
Personal life[]
He is married to Jane R. Guerrero and have five children.
References[]
- ↑ "Lieutenant General Rey Leonardo Guerrero – DWDD". 26 October 2017. http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/26/lieutenant-general-rey-leonardo-guerrero/.
- ↑ "Outgoing AFP chief a ‘great leader and well-rounded gentleman’ | Philippine Canadian Inquirer". Canadianinquirer.net. 2018-04-13. https://www.canadianinquirer.net/2018/04/13/outgoing-afp-chief-a-great-leader-and-well-rounded-gentleman/. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
- ↑ "AFP, PNP welcome appointment of Guerrero at BOC » Manila Bulletin News". News.mb.com.ph. https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/10/26/afp-pnp-welcome-appointment-of-guerrero-at-boc/. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
- ↑ [1][dead link]
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "AFP chief Guerrero now a four-star general". 9 November 2017. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/632445/afp-chief-guerrero-now-a-four-star-general/story/.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "Eastmincom’s Guerrero gets AFP’s top post". https://www.ptvnews.ph/eastmincoms-guerrero-gets-afps-top-post/.
- ↑ Salaverria, Leila B.; Dizon, Nikko (8 December 2017). "No goodbye yet for AFP chief of staff; term extended by 4 months". http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/950701/no-goodbye-yet-for-afp-chief-of-staff-term-extended-by-4-months.
- ↑ "Customs appointment catches Rey Leonardo Guerrero by surprise". Philstar.com. 2018-10-27. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/10/27/1863549/customs-appointment-catches-rey-leonardo-guerrero-surprise. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
- ↑ [2][dead link]
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