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Reynaldo R. Alcasid

Born	October 20, 1948 Service/branch	Philippine Army, Armed Forces of the Philippines Years of service	1971-2004 (31 years of service) Rank	Lt. General (upon retirement.) https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2002/07/23/169295/southcom-chief-gets-third-star

Early Life: Reynaldo Alcasid was born in Calamba Laguna on October 20, 1948 to Isabel Rubio Alcasid (Teacher) and Col. Domingo A. Alcasid (PA, AFP. and Philippine Military Alumni 1944). He has three other siblings, Milagros A. Marcos, Laurelio Alcasid and Robert Alcasid.

Family: Wife: Wilhelmina Lintag Alcasid (1977 - Present) Children: Czarina Sheela Marie L. Alcasid Regina Marie L. Alcasid Larae Marie L. Alcasid Mark Ramil L. Alcasid

Education: Reynaldo Alcasid is part of the Philippine Military Academy Matatag 1971 - alongside prominent politicians and Military figures Senator Gregorio Honasan, Senator Panfilo Lacson, Gen. Eduardo Aglipay, Victor Batac etc.

During his career, he has also continued to attend various local and international courses.

Military Career:

Upon retirement, he was the 15th commanding general to lead the 5th ID-PA, The 5th ID-PA is the largest Army component in Luzon covering almost all the provinces of the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region and Cagayan Valley in Northern Luzon.

The officers and men of the Army Infantry regarded Alcasid with utmost respect that earned him the moniker “Gen. Visionary.” https://www.manilatimes.net/2004/10/14/news/regions/largest-army-unit-in-luzon-bids-farewell-to-retiring-commander/685111/

A few of his notable assignments: Batallion Comander 3IB, 6ID PA (1992 - 1994) Asst. Chief of Staff, G7 PA (1995 - 1997) Brigade Commander, 102IBDE,3ID PA (1997) Deputy Chief of Staff for CMO, J7 GHQ AFP (2000 - 2002) Commanding General HQS, 3ID PA (2002 -2004) Commanding General HQS 5ID PA (2004 - retirement)

Awards He earned 67 commendations and medals throughout his career thirty-one years in the military, including among others, a Distinguished Service Star, a Military Civil Action Medal, an Outstanding Achievement Medal, several Command Plaques, a Bronze Cross Medal, 17 Military Merit Medals and 5 Military Commendation Medals.