General Bangit's professional attributes and personal character led him in handling various commands as head of the AFP and Army Units.

He also adopted the operational framework of development as both a goal and a tool in attaining peace, unity and better governance.

Prior retirement, General Bangit served as the 39th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Throughout his military career, his services and sacrifices was rewarded with the following honors and awards: "Del", as he was commonly called, was married to Daisy Magdangal – Bangit and they have three children, namely Harold, Diane, and Hector.

Bangit died due to multiple organ failure at the St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City on 13 December 2013.