COL. XERXES A TRINIDAD

COL XERXES A TRINIDAD PA (MNSA) currently serves as Chief of the Public Affairs Office of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), where he leads strategic communication and public information efforts in support of the AFP’s mission.

A seasoned Infantry Officer of the Philippine Army, he has extensive operational and leadership experience in combat and non-combat assignments, with expertise in Civil-Military Operations and Public Affairs. Before his current post, he served as Army Spokesperson and Army Chief Public Affairs, overseeing media engagement, public communication, and information strategies of the Philippine Army.

He previously served as Assistant Chief of Staff for Civil-Military Operations (G7) of the 4th Infantry Division and Commanding Officer of the 36th Infantry Battalion, leading troops in security and stability operations.

A member of the Philippine Military Academy “Marilag” Class of 1995, COL TRINIDAD is a professionally trained Scout Ranger and Airborne Paratrooper. He holds a Master in National Security Administration from the National Defense College of the Philippines, completed the Command and General Staff Course under the AFP Education, Training, and Doctrine Command, and earned a Master in Public Management major in Development Security from the Development Academy of the Philippines. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Philippine Military Academy.

COL TRINIDAD’s combined operational, leadership, and communication experience contributes to strengthening public trust, transparency, strategic communication, and civil-military cooperation in support of national security.

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