Maj. Gen. Almase has bid farewell to the Spear Division, the Philippine Information Agency reported on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The agency's headline announced the general's departure from the unit, though its summary did not include further details of the farewell.
The Spear Division is the Philippine Army unit that Almase has led, according to the Philippine Information Agency. The agency's report framed the event as a formal send-off for the commander.
The Philippine Information Agency did not disclose in its summary where the farewell took place, how long Almase served in the role, or who will take over the division. It also did not name the officials who attended the event or describe remarks made during it.
Farewell ceremonies for senior military commanders typically mark the end of a tour of duty and the handover of leadership, though the agency's report did not confirm those specifics in this case.
Readers should watch the Philippine Information Agency and Philippine Army channels for the announcement of Almase's successor and any official statement on the division's next commander.