More than a swatch of cloth
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-23 02:02 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Military & Defence, Philippines, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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THE days that followed the Commission on Appointments’ confirmation of the ad interim promotion of Air Force Reservist Michael Odylon Romero to brigadier general were humiliating. He was severely criticized for adorning his uniform with more military medals and badges than Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen.
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