MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has appointed Lt. Gen. Rommel Roldan of the Philippine Air Force as its new vice chief of staff during a joint ceremony, which also marked the promotion of senior officers.
Vice Adm. Alan Javier and BGen. Phillipp Alvarez Jr. likewise donned their new ranks during the ceremony on April 20, 2026, presided over by Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., AFP chief of staff.
Prior to his appointment, Roldan served as AFP deputy chief of staff where he played a key role in advancing the military’s strategic and operational initiatives.
Roldan was then appointed acting vice chief of staff, the second-highest ranking post in the military, last March 11.
Javier is set to continue serving as chief naval staff of the Philippine Navy while Alvarez remains commander of the AFP Counter-Intelligence Group.
“The event highlighted the AFP’s enduring tradition of recognizing merit, dedication, and leadership among its officers. These milestones reflect the institution’s continuous effort to strengthen its leadership foundation as it advances its vision of building a Strong AFP for a Strong Philippines,” the AFP said in a statement.
