PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has named the former chief of staff of the Philippine Army to head the “security sensitive” Southern Luzon Command. A military source who was not authorized to talk to reporters said that Duterte signed Madrigal’s appointment papers early last week. But Madrigal, a native of Los Banos in Laguna, expressed confidence that he could “suppress” the New People’s Army (NPA) in the area. In Southern Luzon, it’s basically what is remaining here (Solcom) are remnants,” he said. Madrigal also served as commander of the 4th Infantry Division and designated as acting division commander of the 10th Infantry Division.

Source: Manila Times August 17, 2017 10:41 UTC