The new commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Central Command assumed his post last Friday in a simple turnover ceremony.
Major General Nicanor Vivar replaced Lt. General John Bonafos who is transferred to the higher headquarters as Vice Chief of Staff.
Vivar, a 1982 PMA graduate, was the former commander of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) 3rd Division based in Edwin Andrews Air Base in Zamboanga City.
He is a native of Hagonoy, Bulacan and second member of PMA Sandigan Class to hold one of the top positions in the AFP.
He has also undergone various career courses and trainings, both local and abroad including in Australia and the USA.
Bonafos who served Centcom during two major calamities, the earthquake in October and supertyphoon Yolanda in November, was commended for his accomplishments.
General Gregorio Catapang, Chief of Staff of the AFP, led yesterday’s turnover ceremony.
Catapang urged Vivar to continue Bonafos’ program.