Delfin N. Bangit

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Delfin N. Bangit
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Gen Delfin N Bangit AFP
39th Chief of Staff
of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
In office
March 2010 June 2010
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Preceded byVictor Ibrado
Succeeded byNestor Ochoa (Acting)
Personal details
Born1955
Died13 December 2013 (aged 58)
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Alma mater Philippine Military Academy
ProfessionMilitary
Military service
AllegianceFlag of the Philippines.svg  Republic of the Philippines
Branch/service Flag of the Philippine Army.svg Philippine Army
Years of service1978-2010
Rank PA GEN Svc.svg General
Commands Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Commanding General of the Philippine Army
Commander, AFP Southern Luzon Command
Commanding General, 2nd Infantry Division, PA
Commander, Presidential Security Group
Commander ,Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

Delfin N. Bangit was the 39th Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines for four months in 2010. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy.

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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 Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City, and the 51st Commanding General, Philippine Army.

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 Philippine Army as its 51st Commanding General from 1 May 2009 to 10 March 2010. His other command positions were: Commander of the Southern Luzon Command (SOLCOM), AFP from 6 May 2008 to 5 May 2009; Commanding General of the 2nd Infantry ("Jungle Fighter") Division, Philippine Army based at Tanay Rizal from 11 September 2007 to 6 May 2008; the Chief of the Intelligence Service, AFP from 16 August 2006 to 5 September 2007; the Group Commander of the Presidential Security Group from 12 February 2003 to 11 September 2007; the Commanding Officer of the Presidential Escort Battalion from 15 February 2001 to 12 February 2003; the Battalion Commander of 2nd Infantry ("Second to None") Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, Philippine Army from 10 April 1996 to 1 May 1997; and Company Commander, Alpha Company, 2nd Infantry Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, Philippine Army.

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 sacrifies was rewarded with the following honors and awards:

Military offices
Preceded by
Lt. Gen. Rodolfo Obaniana
AFP Southern Luzon - Commander
6 May 2008 – 1 May 2009
Succeeded by
Lt. Gen. Roland Detabali
Preceded by
Lt. Gen. Victor S. Ibrado
Philippine Army - Commander
4 May 2009 – 12 March 2010
Succeeded by
Lt. Gen. Reynaldo B. Mapagu
Preceded by
Gen. Victor S. Ibrado
Armed Forces of The Philippines - Chief of Staff
10 March 2010 – 22 June 2010
Succeeded by
Lt. Gen. Nestor Ochoa

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 multiple organ failure at the St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City on 13 December 2013. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Flags flown at half mast to honor ex-AFP chief Delfin Bangit | Sun.Star". SunStar. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  2. "Bangit, Arroyo's favorite general, dies at 58". Rappler. Retrieved 25 July 2014.