The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) appointed Brigadier General Eric Macaambac as the new Commander of Joint Task Force National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) on Wednesday.
Prior to the appointment, Macaambac served as the 28th Commander of the 1st Marine Brigade of Philippine Marine Corps and the Commander of Naval Task Group Central of Joint Task Force Central in Western Mindanao Command.
He succeeded Major General Jimmy Larida who is now AFP’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations J3.
In his address during the Change of Command Ceremony in Camp Aguinaldo, AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. praised the outgoing JTF-NCR Commander for his dedicated service and significant contributions to JTF-NCR.
He also highlighted Macaambac’s exemplary leadership and operational expertise and urged to be highly capable in service.
“I challenge you to embrace the changes that lie ahead, to serve and strengthen our readiness to face any challenge that may arise. We will also improve your capabilities so that you will be able to defend the whole National Capital Region,” said General Brawner.
