| Commanding General of the Philippine Army | |
|---|---|
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Incumbent Lt. General Roy M. Galido since 7 August 2023 | |
 Philippine Army | |
| Abbreviation | CGPA |
| Reports to | Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Residence | CGPA Quarters, Fort Bonifacio |
| Seat | Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City |
| Appointer | The President with Commission on Appointments confirmation |
| Term length | 3 years |
| Constituting instrument | Republic Act No. 11939[1] |
| Precursor | Commanding General of the Philippine Revolutionary Army |
| Formation | 11 January 1936 |
| Deputy | Vice Commander of the Philippine Army Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army |
The Commanding General of the Philippine Army (CGPA) is the overall commander and highest ranking officer commissioned to serve in the Philippine Army. The position concurrently holds the three-star rank of Lieutenant General.[2]
The commanding general is appointed by the President of the Philippines and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments. In the military chain of command, the CGPA directly reports to the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 11939 | GOVPH". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. 17 May 2023.
- ^ Republic Act 11709. Congress of the Philippines. 26 July 2021.
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