Romeo Brawner Jr.
Romeo Brawner Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Romeo Saturnino Brawner, Jr. |
| Born | March 18, 1968 Baguio, Benguet, Philippines |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Branch |  Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Commanding General of the Philippine Army 4th Infantry Division |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy (BS) |
| Spouse(s) | Melody Valeros |
| Children | 3 |
Lieutenant General Romeo Saturnino Brawner Jr. (born March 18, 1968) is a Philippine Army officer who serves as the 65th Commanding General of the Philippine Army. He previously served as the commander of the 4th Infantry Division in Northern Mindanao. He assumed his current position on December 7, 2021.[1]
Early life and education[]
Brawner was born in Baguio, Benguet to Lenora Fe (née Saturnino) and Romeo Brawner, Sr. He graduated from the Philippine Military Academy as part of the Makatao Class of 1989 earning his commission as an army second lieutenant. He holds a Masters in Information Management from Ateneo de Manila University, a Masters in Business Administration from the Asian Institute of Management, and a Masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College.[2][3]
Military career[]
Brawner has participated in operations against the Communist and Moro conflicts in the Philippines. He served as spokesperson and deputy commander of Task Force Ranao during the Siege of Marawi in 2017.[4][5] He would be later conferred a Commendation Medal and Ribbon for his role.[6] The following year he took command of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, tasked to root out the remnants of the Islamic State-associated militant terrorist organization Maute Group.[7]
Brawner was named the acting-Commandant of Cadets of the Philippine Military Academy in 2019, along with Rear Admiral Allan Ferdinand Cusi as its superintendent officer-in-charge, after the hazing related death of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio led to the resignation of their predecessors.[8]
On July 1, 2021, Brawner was named commander of the 4th Infantry Division, charged with counterinsurgency operations in Northern Mindanao and Caraga. A military operation under his supervision led to the death of communist insurgent leader Jorge Madlos on October 31, 2021. Madlos, commonly known as Ka Oris, was the spokesperson of the New People's Army National Operational Command and the National Democratic Front.[4]
Brawner was appointed the 65th Commanding General of the Philippine Army by President Rodrigo Duterte on December 7, 2021, taking over from General Andres Centino.[4]
References[]
- ^ Suson, Divina (December 9, 2021). "BARMM official lauds appointment of Brawner as Army chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ Suson, Divina; Luczon, Nef (December 9, 2021). "Bangsamoro leader welcomes Brawner's promotion". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ Acosta, Rene (December 8, 2021). "Major General Romeo Brawner Jr. lists priority as incoming Philippine Army chief". BusinessMirror. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c Gallardo, Froilan (December 8, 2021). "MGen Romeo Brawner Jr. is new Philippine Army chief". MindaNews. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ Umel, RIchel (July 5, 2017). "'This is my second life,' says Brawner following C-130 plane crash in Sulu". MindaNews. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ Sadongdong, Martin (October 20, 2020). "AFP confers Presidential medals on 19 Marawi siege heroes". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ Umel, RIchel (December 19, 2018). "Col. Brawner assumes post as brigade commander in Marawi". MindaNews. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ Suson, Divina; Mangosing, Frances (September 26, 2019). "Cusi, Brawner named as new PMA execs". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
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- Living people
- People from Ifugao
- Philippine Military Academy alumni
- Filipino military personnel
- Philippine Army generals
- 1968 births