THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) celebrated the graduation of the Command and General Staff Course (CGSC) Class 76 in a formal ceremony held on Nov. 21, 2025, at Tejeros Hall, Camp Emilio Aguinaldo.
A total of 189 military officers, including representatives from other service branches, the Coast Guard, reservists, and international military students, completed the rigorous training program.
The event was graced by AFP Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr., who served as the guest of honor and speaker.
Honor graduates lead the way
Out of the 189 graduates, 44 military officers were recognized for graduating with honors.
Among the distinguished honor graduates was Lieutenant Colonel Rodulfo Cordero Jr., an officer with a notable background, having previously served as the former deputy commandant of the 4th Infantry Division Training School in Malaybalay City.
Cordero was also recognized for his past roles as the former deputy chief of the AFP Public Affairs Office and former spokesperson of the 4th Infantry Division.
Shaping the future leaders
The CGSC is the AFP’s premier program designed to equip its officers with the necessary tools, operational expertise, and strategic thinking to assume key command and staff positions within the military hierarchy.
The course prepares them to effectively lead and serve the nation in the years to come.
In his address, Brawner emphasized the critical role the CGSC plays in shaping the future leadership of the AFP, underscoring the trust and responsibility the institution places in its newly minted staff officers.
The ceremony concluded with the traditional presentation of awards to the top-performing graduates, honoring their outstanding achievements in various areas of the program.
This recognition reinforces their readiness to assume higher responsibilities in the AFP while upholding the highest standards of excellence and integrity in service to the nation.
