Carlito Galvez Jr.

Carlito Guansing Galvez, Jr. is a retired Filipino general and the former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sandiwa" Class of 1985. He is also known for his leadership of the AFP Western Mindanao Command during the Battle of Marawi. He is a recipient of the United States Eisenhower Fellowships in 2006 and worked on the peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in 2015 as co-Chairman on the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities. He also commanded the Army 104th Brigade, and the 6th Infantry Division. He then an Army Lieutenant, along with some PMA 1985 classmates, including Rolando Joselito Bautista was also granted amnesty from Former AFP Chief and President Fidel Ramos, during the 1989 Coup.

On December 12, 2018, Galvez was appointed as Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process after Jesus Dureza resigned amid a corruption scandal in the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process. He is a staunch advocate of the peace process with the Moro Front, Galvez has been well-received by many Bangsamoro stakeholders.

Education

 * University of New South Wales, Australia: Masters in Project Management
 * Harvard University, Massachusetts: Executive Education
 * Asian Institute of Management Center for Bridging Leadership
 * Fort Benning, Georgia: Infantry Officer Advance Course
 * Military Operation Research Symposium in Singapore
 * Crisis Management Course in Hawaii
 * Counter-terrorism Conference, NDU, D.C.
 * Rules of Engagement in San Remo, Italy
 * AFP Command and Staff College Class 47: Class President and Valedictorian

Awards

 * Philippines Presidential Unit Citation.png Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation
 * PHL Martial Law Unit Citation.png Martial Law Unit Citation
 * PHL People Power I Unit Citation.png People Power I Unit Citation
 * PHL People Power II Unit Citation.png People Power II Unit Citation
 * PHI Order of Lakandula Grand Officer BAR.svg Order of Lakandula- Degree of Grand Officer
 * PHI Legion of Honor 2003 Officer BAR.svg PHL Legion of Honor - Chief Commander BAR.png- Philippine Legion of Honor Degree of Officer & Chief Commander
 * Us legion of merit officer rib.png Legion of Merit
 * PHL Distinguished Service Star BAR.png Distinguished Service Stars
 * PHL Outstanding Achievement Medal.PNG Outstanding Achievement Medals
 * PHL Gold Cross.png Gold Cross Medals
 * PHL Bronze Cross.gif Bronze Cross Medals
 * PHL Military Merit Medal.gif Military Merit
 * PHL Wounded Personnel.gif Wounded Personnel Medal
 * PHL Military Commendation.gif Military Commendation Medals
 * PHL Military Civic Action Medal.gif Military Civic Action Medal
 * Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Ribbon.gif Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Ribbon
 * AFP Long Service Medal.gif Long Service Medal
 * Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal.png Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal
 * Luzon Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal.png Luzon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
 * PHL Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal ribbon.png Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
 * Mindanao Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal.png Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
 * Jolo Campaign Medal
 * Combat Commander's (Kagitingan) Badge.png Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines)
 * AFP Parachutist Badge.png AFP Parachutist Badge
 * Scout Ranger Qualification Badge.jpg Scout Ranger Qualification Badge
 * Philippine Army Command and General Staff Course Badge.png Philippine Army Command and General Staff Course Badge
 * The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers in 2007
 * United States Eisenhower Fellowships in 2006
 * Gawad Dangal ng Lipi
 * AFP Leadership Award
 * PAF Gold Wings Badge

Personal life
Galvez is married to Marissa M. Pascua, an international flight purser of Philippine Airlines; they have a daughter, Mary Frances Therese.