President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. promoted his Presidential Security Group Commander, Col. Ramon Zagala, to Brig. General.
Zagala was appointed PSG head in July 4, replacing then outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Randolph Cabangbang.
In a social media post from the Radio Television Malacañang (RTVM), President Marcos led the donning of rank on Zagala in Malacañan Palace on January 25.
Bgen. Zagala holds a degree in AB Political Science at the De La Salle University in Manila graduating in 1990.
The 52-year-old Army officer was commissioned to the Regular Force on August 9, 1994 and was assigned to different Army units covering Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, holding various command and staff positions.
The PSG chief has completed various career and specialization courses in the country and abroad such as VIP Protection Course, UN Peacekeeping Operations Pre-Deployment Training, Armor Officer Advanced Course, the Public Affairs Officer Qualifying Course at Fort Meade, Maryland, USA, and Master’s degree in Military and Defense Studies in Australia among others.
BGen. Zagala is a recipient of various awards and commendations in both administrative and combat duties including the Distinguished Service Star, a Gold Cross Medal for gallantry in combat, and Gawad sa Kaunlaran Medal, among other awards and decorations. Vince Lopez