Official Philippine Army Press Release

Press Release No.: 03-004

Date Released: 09 Nov 2009

Army Honors BGEN Martinez

The Philippine Army led by its Commanding General LtGen Delfin N Bangit pays tribute to a senior Army officer who unselfishly served the organization and the country, in a testimonial review held at the Headquarters Philippine Army Grandstand in Fort Bonifacio , Metro Manila this afternoon.

After 35 years of invaluable service, Brigadier General Florante B Martinez hangs his uniform as he retires from the military service today. BGen Martinez had a colorful military career; his most recent assignment being the Commander of Headquarters & Headquarters Support Group (HHSG). Prior to this, he was the Assistant Division Commander of the 2nd Infantry Division, concurrently serving as the Chief of the Office of the Ethical Standard and Public Accountability in 2nd ID; and Brigade Commander of the 1001st Brigade and 403rd Brigade of 10th and 4th Infantry Divisions respectively.

Being a respected member of the military organization, BGen Martinez is still expected to live by the principles of the Army as retired personnel. Testimonial reviews have been a tradition of the Philippine Army as a means of honoring and thanking its personnel for the valuable service to the country. #