Chief of the Army (Philippines)

Commanding General of the Philippine Army
Flag of the Commanding General of the Philippine Army
Incumbent
Lieutenant General Roy M. Galido
since 7 August 2023
 Philippine Army
AbbreviationCGPA
Reports toChief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
ResidenceCGPA Quarters, Fort Bonifacio
SeatFort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City
AppointerThe President
with Commission on Appointments confirmation
Term length2 years
Constituting instrumentRepublic Act No. 11939[1]
PrecursorCommanding General of the Philippine Revolutionary Army
Formation11 January 1936
DeputyVice Commander of the Philippine Army
Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army

The Commanding General of the Philippine Army (CGPA) is the overall commander and highest ranking officer commissioned to serve in the Philippine Army. The position concurrently holds the three-star rank of Lieutenant General.[2]

The commanding general is appointed by the President of the Philippines and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments. In the military chain of command, the CGPA directly reports to the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

  1. ^ "Republic Act No. 11939 | GOVPH". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. 17 May 2023.
  2. ^ Republic Act 11709. Congress of the Philippines. 26 July 2021.