MAJOR GENERAL ALFREDO LIM The story of Alfredo Lim is not just a biography; it is the saga of a man who rose from the quiet halls of an orphanage to become the most feared lawman in the Philippines—a man whose life mirrored the turbulent history of Manila itself. The Boy from the Hospicio The story begins in 1929, in the grit of Tondo. Abandoned by his mother at the Hospicio de San Jose and raised by his grandmother and godmother, young "Fred" learned early that the world was a hard place. He di

🎖️ Understanding the 2-Star Rank: Major General The Major General (MG) is a prestigious "General Officer" rank within the Philippine Army, representing high-level leadership and strategic command. The Hierarchy: Where It Fits In the Philippine military, the transition to "Star" ranks marks the peak of a soldier's career: • ⭐ Brigadier General (1-Star): The entry-level general officer. • ⭐⭐ Major General (2-Stars): Typically commands an entire Division (approx. 10,000–15,000 soldiers) or serves