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BGEN FLORANTE B MARTINEZ ASSUMES COMMAND OF 2ID

CAMP GENERAL MATEO CAPINPIN, Tanay Rizal - A Brig. General Florante B. Martinez was installed as the new commander of the 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighters) Division of the Philippine Army last Tuesday, June 2, 2009. He accepted the responsibility as 2ID’s acting Commander from 2ID’s outgoing commander Major General Roland M. Detabali during the traditional military change of command ceremony held at Camp Capinpin parade ground. The activity was presided by the Philippine Army’s Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Delfin N. Bangit AFP.

Brig. Gen. Florante B. Martinez is a member of Philippine Military Academy class of 1978. He earned his first star rank during his stint as 2ID’s Assistant Division Commander from 2008 until this date. Being 2ID’s assistant Division Commander, he now assumes command of 2ID as acting Division Commander. He was assigned to various sensitive positions in the AFP. He was the Commanding Officer of 56th Infantry Battalion in Mindanao. Also, he was then the Brigade Commander of 403rd Brigade under the 4th Infantry Division. He will be retiring from the military service on 09 November 2009.

The 2ID’s outgoing commander, Major General Roland M. Detabali will assume in full capacity as Commander of the Southern Luzon Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

The activity was participated by the officers, men, civilian employees, relatives, close friends, media and families of the outgoing and incoming 2ID commanders. (Frank L. Sayson)

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