Bartolome Bacarro | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Official portrait, 2022 | |
| 58th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office August 8, 2022 – January 6, 2023 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Andres Centino |
| Succeeded by | Andres Centino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1966 San Fernando, La Union |
| Spouse | Soledad Bonsato |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy (BS) |
| Awards | Medal of Valor |
| Nickname | "Bob" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1988–2023 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant general |
| Commands | |
| Battles/wars | |
Bartolome Vicente "Bob" Orpilla Bacarro (born September 18, 1966) is a retired Philippine Army lieutenant general who served as the 58th chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 2022 to 2023.[4] He previously commanded the Southern Luzon Command. In 1991, Bacarro was awarded the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medal of Valor for his actions against the New People's Army in Maconacon, Isabela.[5][6]
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