Air Force Officer who discovered the Chinese structures in Spratlys gets a promotion

The officer who discovered Chinese military structures on the Mischief Reef in West Philippine Sea has been promoted with two—star general.

Major General Raul del Rosario Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, wear his second star in a ceremony to be held in Camp Aguinaldo.

To be honored in same ceremony is Brigadier General Guillermo Molina Jr., incoming deputy chief of WESCOM (Western Command), has been promoted also to a one—star general. WESCOM (western command) secures Philippines’ territories in West Philippine Sea.

The Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Pio Catapang expected to preside over the ceremony.                      

                                                                    

Member of Philippine Military Academy “Maharlika” class of 1984, del Rosario a recipient of Outstanding Philippine Soldiers (TOPS) 2011 award. Del Rosario also a recipient of the two Distinguished Service Stars and the four Bronze Cross Medals.

“The promotions are part of a soldier’s progressive military career. The new star on their shoulder represents a bigger responsibility,” Harold Cabunoc the Armed Forces public affairs chief said.