Armed Forces Day in the Philippines is observed every December 21 to commemorate the foundation of the country's military, which was established in 1935. This day marks the renaming of the Philippine Army to the Armed Forces of the Philippines by Manuel L. Quezon, the first President of the Commonwealth. The creation of the armed forces was supervised by General Douglas MacArthur, who remains notable as the only foreign citizen to hold the rank of Field Marshal in the Philippine Armed Forces. Although not a public holiday, the day is marked with relevant events and activities that honor the military's history and contributions. The Armed Forces of the Philippines currently consists of three branches: the Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force, and Philippine Navy, with a total of 220,000 active personnel and 430,000 reserve personnel. The President serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.