Rolando Joselito Delizo Bautista

Lieutenant General Rolando Joselito Delizo Bautista, AFP, is a Filipino general and the current Secretary of Social Welfare and Development (Philippines). He is the Former Commander of the Philippine Army, and leading the Joint Task Force Marawi during the Battle of Marawi, and the Presidential Security Group.

Military Background

A graduate in the Philippine Military Academy, he is a member of the PMA “Sandiwa” class of 1985 and took various preparatory and specialization courses in intelligence and counter-terrorist operations. A well-known Mindanao Veteran, described as "well-rounded", "silent worker", an "achiever", and a "workaholic", He led the 73rd Infantry Battalion in 2005-2007, and the Unified Command Staff Chief of the AFP Northern Luzon Command, from February 2012 to October 2013,Task Force General Santos and Joint Task Group Basilan. During the Duterte Administration, he quickly rose through the ranks, as he led the Presidential Security Group, then transferred to the 1st Infantry Division in Mindanao for his counter-terrorism expertise, until he led the Battle of Marawi as overall ground commander of Joint Task Force Marawi, before he led the Philippine Army as Commanding General of the Philippine Army.

Awards in Military Service

Lieutenant General Bautista is a well-decorated combat and staff officer who has received various awards and commendations, foremost of which is the Philippine Legion of Honor. He was also awarded a Bronze Cross Medal, Distinguished Service Stars for services rendered in positions of major responsibility, Outstanding Achievement Medal, Gawad sa Kaunlaran Awards, Military Merit Medals, Military Commendation Medals, Commendation Medal from the US Army, United Nations Service Medal and Ribbon and the Presidential Streamer Award.