The Manila Times•3h ago
philippinespolitics
Marcos names new PCG commandant
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Rommel Supangan as the new Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant, Malacañang announced Monday. He replaces outgoing PCG admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 56.
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