THE Reserve Command of the Philippine Army (RCPA) based in Camp Gen. Mariano Riego de Dios, Tanza, Cavite has a new chief.
He is Brig. Gen. Samuel Manzano who took over the reserve command in an acting capacity, succeeding Maj. Gen. Romulo Manuel Jr. who retired after a 38-year military career.
“The Reserve Command, Philippine Army continues to be a significant contributor to the overall growth and development of the country and the Philippine Army,” Army chief Gen. Roy Galido said in his keynote remarks during the turnover of command. Galido also lauded Manuel for leading the Army’s reserve force in humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations, as well as other activities including nationwide blood donation drives.