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Army installs new Public Affairs Chief
FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - The Philippine Army
installs a new head of the Office of the Army Chief Public Affairs
(OACPA) in a Ceremony here today, September 27, 2021.
Outgoing Chief Col. Ramon Zagala relinquished his post
to Col. Xerxes Trinidad in a traditional turn-over of office symbol
presided by the Chief of Staff, Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Robert S.
Capulong.
Before his assumption, Col. Trinidad was the Assistant
Chief of Staff for CMO, G7 of the 4th Infantry Division. He was also the
Commanding Officer of the 36th Infantry Battalion and the Executive
Officer of the 402nd Infantry Brigade. Col. Trinidad is a member of the
Philippine Military Academy "Marilag" class of 1995 and a graduate of
Masters in Public Management Major in Development Security in
Development Academy of the Philippines. Recently, he graduated in
Masters in National Security Administration at National Defense College
of the Philippines.
Meanwhile, Col. Zagala, who served in OACPA for more
than two years, recently assumed as spokesperson of the Armed Forces of
the Philippines. During his stint, he maximized the use of the Army's
social media accounts and media relations. He also worked closely with
the celebrity reservists and personalities in promoting the Army's
thrust and programs. Moreover, he also facilitated the special
enlistment of 12 journalists and 11 experienced broadcasters to help the
Army's public information program.
In his message, Brig. Capulong wished Col. Zagala good
luck on his designation as the AFP spokesperson and welcomed the
designation of Col. Trinidad as the mouthpiece of the Philippine Army.
"To Col. Zagala, your resolute commitment as the Army's
"mouthpiece" has greatly enabled the entire organization to win the
hearts of the Filipino people. We wish you all the best on your new duty
as the AFP Spokesperson. I am sure that it will be a challenging yet
fulfilling role for you will speak on behalf of the entire AFP," Brig.
Gen. Capulong said in his message.
"To Col. Trinidad, we welcome your designation as the
Army Chief Public Affairs. You will play a critical role in the overall
success of OACPA and the Army as a whole, particularly in pursuing the
Philippine Army's four major thrusts, namely, intelligence-driven
operations, optimal use of resources, advancing professionalism, and
meritocracy within the organization, and pursuing base and capability
development. With your experience, I am confident that you're up to the
challenge. Let us work together as ONE TEAM ARMY as we transform towards
becoming a world-class Army that is a source of national pride," he
concluded. #
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