Gilbert Gapay
Gilbert Italia Gapay (born February 4, 1965) is a retired Philippine Army general who served as the 54th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Prior to his appointment, he served as the 61st Chief of the Army and the commander of the Armor "Pambato" Division.
Gilbert I. Gapay PA | |
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Official portrait, 2021 | |
| 54th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office 3 August 2020 – 4 February 2021 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana |
| Chief of the Philippine Army | |
| In office 6 December 2019 – 3 August 2020 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Lt.Gen. Macairog Alberto |
| Succeeded by | Lt.Gen. Cirilito Sobejana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gilbert Italia Gapay February 4, 1965 La Paz, Tarlac, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy Philippine Christian University, (MiM) |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Stars Legionnaire, Philippine Legion of Honor Gold Cross Medals Military Merit Medals |
| Nickname | Heneral Gilbert |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1986-2021 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Chief of the Philippine Army AFP Southern Luzon Command Armor Division Joint Task Force Haribon 3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion, LAD 52nd Mechanized Infantry Company, PALAR 23rd Light Armor Company, PALAR |
| Battles/wars | Communist rebellion in the Philippines Moro conflict Battle of Camp Abubakar |
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