TDCS graces 1st Anniversary Celebration of JAGS Reserve


The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, VADM ROMMEL ANTHONY SD. REYES, PN, was the guest of honor and keynote speaker at the celebration of the 1st anniversary of the AFP Judge Advocate General’s Service Reserve held at the Office of the Judge Advocate General AFP on 29 July 2022.

In his speech, he expressed gratitude on behalf of the AFP leadership for the efforts, dedication, and volunteerism shown by lawyers in the reserve force who provide much needed legal services to the AFP. He emphasized the critical role that military lawyers, embodied in the JAGS, play in helping the different AFP units, enforcing and vindicating the rights of soldiers and the AFP as an institution, and ensuring that military justice is upheld. VADM REYES also highlighted how JAGS Reserve plays an important role by acting as a force provider – supplementing the JAGS in performing their functions.

Also present in the celebration was The Judge Advocate General BGEN SER-ME L. AYUYAO, JAGS, who was among the awardees of plaques that commemorate their invaluable contributions to the establishment of, and continued support for, the JAGS Reserve. The other awardees included:

  • LTC MARITESS T MEJIA JAGS
  • LTC JESSICA ANNE MARGUERRITE R LACSON-HIZON JAGS (Res)
  • MAJ JOSE EDUARDO T GENILO JAGS (Res)
  • MAJ FEDERICO A GULLE JR CHS (Res)
  • CPT JOHN EDWARD LEE F DAYOG JAGS (Res)
  • 2LT DERIC JOSEPH S ROQUE MAC (Res)
  • MSGT ZORAYDA P DELA CRUZ PA (Res)
  • MARIE ANTONETH V. ALAB 5th JAGS Reserve - Visayas Command

The JAGS Res is led by BGEN PETER C. SUCHIANCO, JAGS (RES). It was activated in 06 July 2021 to be the central unit of lawyers in the reserve force, enabling them to practice their profession while serving the AFP, and contribute to the accomplishment of its mission using their legal training and skills. The members of the unit include justices, judges, prosecutors, private practitioners, professors, and government officials.