Rommel Supangan appointed new head of the Philippine Coast Guard
Vice Admiral Rommel Supangan has been named the commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard, succeeding Ronnie Gil Gavan.
The Philippine government announced that Vice Admiral Rommel Supangan will take over as commandant of the Coast Guard, replacing retiring officer Ronnie Gil Gavan. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will preside over Gavan's retirement ceremony later in the day. The appointment was disclosed by Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Monday.
Why it matters
The new commandant will steer the Philippines' maritime safety and security agency during a period of heightened regional tensions.
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