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 | This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (January 2019) |
Macairog Alberto | |
|---|---|
 LtGen. Macairog Alberto in 2018 | |
| Philippine Ambassador to Israel | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office March 12, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Nathaniel G. Imperial |
| Commanding General of the Philippine Army | |
| In office October 15, 2018 – December 6, 2019 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Lt. Gen. Rolando Joselito Bautista |
| Succeeded by | Lt. Gen. Gilbert I. Gapay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Macairog Sabiniano Alberto December 6, 1963 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Branch/service |  Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1986–2019 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Commanding General of the Philippine Army Intelligence Service Armed Forces of the Philippines Department of Ground Warfare (PMA) 1001 Infantry Brigade, 10 ID AFP Task Force Davao Scout Ranger Training School Commandant 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion, 1st SRR 3rd Scout Ranger Battalion, 1st SRR Intelligence Officer of the Battalion Peace Keeping Contingent of the Philippines |
| Battles/wars | Moro conflict Communist rebellion in the Philippines International Force East Timor Battle of Marawi |
Macairog Sabiniano Alberto is a Filipino retired general and diplomat who served as the former Commanding General of the Philippine Army. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sinagtala" Class of 1986.[1]
Alberto's previous commands include the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP), as well as the 2nd and 3rd Scout Ranger Battalions.[2][3]
On March 2, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Alberto as the new Ambassador to Israel.[4]
- ^ "Commanding General, Philippine Army". Philippine Army. Archived from the original on June 5, 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ Wakefield, Francis (12 October 2018). "AFP welcomes Alberto as new PH Army commanding general". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Duterte names Intelligence chief Army commanding general, says top aide". The Manila Times. 11 October 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
- ^ Aguilar, Krissy. "Duterte names Empedrad as Marina administrator". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 15 March 2020.