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del Sur – A Mindanaoan is now the new Philippine Marine Corps Commandant in the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Major General Arturo Rojas received the official appointment from Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr., transmitted to him by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin last April 25.
“This new appointment really is an answered prayer,” Rojas told the Inquirer through Messenger.
“This is every Marine officer’s dream. But the journey to this position is not a walk in the park. I have worked so hard to prepare myself to be one of best since joining the Philippine Marines 33 years ago in 1990,” he added.
Rojas consistently followed the career ladder of a marine officer.
“I completed all billets from platoon, company, battalion, group and brigade level. I hold two Master’s degrees on top of the required professional military education courses. I spent most of my deployments in Southern Mindanao. Thus, I believe I am prepared to assume the duties and responsibilities of the commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, which is truly a demanding one,” he said.
