By Darryl John Esguerra
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has picked Vice Admiral Rommel Supangan as the new commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Malacañang announced Monday.
Supangan replaces PCG chief Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, who will officially retire on Monday.
Marcos will lead the PCG change-of-command ceremony and retirement honors for Gavan.
Supangan is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1995. Prior to his appointment, he served in various key leadership roles in the PCG such as the Marine Environmental Command, Coast Guard Fleet and Strategic Studies and International Affairs Center.(PNA)
