Rey Leonardo Guerrero
Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero CCLH OAM UNSM | |
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Administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority | |
Assumed office April 30, 2018 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Marcial Q. C. Amaro III |
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 |
Philippines | December 17, 1961
Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
Military service | |
Nickname(s) | "Jagger" |
Allegiance |
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Service/branch | Philippine Army |
Years of service | 1984–2018 |
Rank |
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Unit | Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 3rd Infantry Division , Special Operations Command (Philippines) AFP Eastern Mindanao Command, Philippine Army Chief of Staff, Presidential Security Group |
Battles/wars |
Moro conflict CPP-NPA-NDF rebellion |
Rey Leonardo Borja Guerrero is a Philippine Army general, and the former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.[1] He is a graduate of the PMA Maharlika Class of 1984,[2] and the former commander of The 61st Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Special Operations Command (Philippines), 701st Infantry Brigade,[3] Presidential Security Group Under Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former Philippine Army chief of staff, and AFP Eastern Mindanao Command commanding general. Often called "Jagger" in the military. His term as chief of staff was extended by President Rodrigo Duterte,[2] from 17 December 2017, to 18 April 2018.[4] 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.
Awards
Presidential Medal of Merit (Philippines) Philippine Legion of Honor- Degree of Commander [5] and Chief Commander Order of Lakandula- Degree of Commander - 4
Distinguished Service Star[3] Gold Cross (Philippines) Outstanding Achievement Medal - Silver Cross Medal
Bronze Cross Medal[3] Military Merit Medal (Philippines)[3] Military Commendation Medal[3] Silver Wing Medal Gawad sa Kaunlaran Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal - Honorary Airborne Wings - From The Royal Thai Army
United Nations Service Medal 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
Personal life
He is married with Jane R. Guerrero and have five children.
References
- ↑ "Lieutenant General Rey Leonardo Guerrero – DWDD". DWDD – Katropa Radio. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- 1 2 "AFP chief Guerrero now a four-star general". GMA News Online. 9 November 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Eastmincom's Guerrero gets AFP's top post". Medals. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ↑ Salaverria, Leila B.; Dizon, Nikko (8 December 2017). "No goodbye yet for AFP chief of staff; term extended by 4 months". Inquirer News. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ↑ http://www.afp.mil.ph/index.php/8-afp-news/555-general-guerrero-bows-out-of-military-service