MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers on Monday condoled with Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Maj. Gen. Edgardo Arevalo, whose father passed away while the former was awaiting his confirmation. ADVERTISEMENT“The CA extends our deepest condolences to Maj. Gen. Arevalo. The CA then approved the ad interim appointment and nomination of Arevalo and 14 other senior AFP officials shortly after. Before the CA plenary session ended, Senator Joel Villanueva also extended his condolences to Arevalo, who is also the concurrent commander of the AFP Education, Training and Doctrine Command. “Let me take this opportunity to extend our deepest sympathies to our soldier Gen. Arevalo.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 24, 2020 08:24 UTC