Delfin Bangit
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Delfin Bangit | |
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39th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
In office March 2010 – June 2010 | |
President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
Preceded by | Victor Ibrado |
Succeeded by | Nestor Ochoa (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Delfin N. Bangit 1955 |
Died | December 2013 (aged 57–58) , Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
Delfin N. Bangit was a retired
Military career
General Bangit who hails from San Mateo, Rizal is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy Makatarungan Class 1978, the former Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Camp
General Bangit's professional attributes and personal character led him in handling various commands as head of the AFP and Army Units. Among which was his primacy to commandership and emphasis on obedience and discipline in achieving command and unit goals. He also adopted the operational framework of development as both a goal and a tool in attaining peace, unity and better governance. His emphasis on good governance as the military's contribution in society was achieved through a responsive government while at the same time insuring the participation and collectiveness of the society, all directed to address the root and social causes of insurgency. This paradigm led him and his command to receive significant praises and recognitions.
Command assignments
Prior retirement, General Bangit served as the 39th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Shortest stint CG of the AFP. He also led the whole
Staff duties
He also served staff duties which include: the Chief of Staff, Intelligence and Security Group, Philippine Army from 16 May 1997 to 16 August 1998; the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence (G2), 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army; and Area Command Staff for Intelligence, SOLCOM, AFP.
Trainings
General Bangit's command experience and staff assignments honed his military skills while his leadership and management skills were shaped by actual experiences in the battlefield as well as from various courses and trainings. He was a graduate of the Command and Staff Course at the Australian Army Command and Staff College; Pre-Commander Course for Battalion Commander and Infantry Officer Advance Course, both taken at the Combat Arms School, Training Command, Philippine Army; Anti-Urban Terrorist Patrol Training at the Louisiana State Police Academy; and the Foreign Officer Tactical Intelligence Course at the School for Military Intel in Australia. He finished his Master of Defense Studies from the University of Canberra, Australia in 2000.
Awards
Throughout his military career, his services and sacrifices was rewarded with the following honors and awards:
- The United States of America Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander);
- One Philippine Legion of Honor (Degree of Commander);
- Five (5) Distinguished Service Stars;
- Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal
- Luzon Anti Dissidence Campaign Medal
- Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
- Mindanao Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal
- Long Service Medal
- Gawad sa Kaunlaran
- Three Bronze Cross Medals;
- Silver Wing Medal;
- Twenty (20) Military Merit Medals
- Military Commendation Medal
- Military Civic Action Medal
- Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation
- Special Forces Qualification Badge
- Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines)
- Scout Ranger Qualification Badge
- Combat Commander "K" Badge;
- U.S. Military Commendation Medal, among others.
Private life
"Del", as he was commonly called, was married to Daisy Magdangal – Bangit and they have three children, namely Harold, Diane, and Hector.
Death
Bangit died due to
References
- ^ "Flags flown at half mast to honor ex-AFP chief Delfin Bangit | Sun.Star". SunStar. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- ^ "Bangit, Arroyo's favorite general, dies at 58". Rappler. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
External links
- Armed Forces of the Philippines website [1]
- Philippine Military Academy [2]
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- Lt. Gen. Bangit Biography
- AFP Chief Bangit has decided to retire early retrieved at https://web.archive.org/web/20120608121751/http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/hl/hl109799.htm
- Message from Col Delfin Bangit, Class President https://archive.today/20121204153855/http://76.126.74.8:82/others/002cfp.htm
- Presidential Security Guard History http://www.psg.mil.ph/about-2/brief-history/