Marcos designates Alan Javier as new PH Navy chief

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Vice Admiral Alan Javier has been appointed as the new Flag-Officer-in-Command (FOIC) of the Philippine Navy, the Department of National Defense (DND) announced Friday.

"The DND congratulates Vice Admiral Alan M. Javier for being appointed by the Commander in Chief, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, as the new Flag-Officer in Command (FOIC) of the Philippine Navy," the department said in a statement.

Javier most recently served as commander of the Western Command.

He previously headed the Western Naval Command, formerly known as Naval Forces-West, and served as Chief of Naval Staff.

For the DND, Javier brings the operational urgency and strategic direction needed to lead the Philippine Navy and sustain the country's naval operations.

Javier will succeed Vice Admiral Jose Ma Ambrosio Ezpeleta, who retired from the service after more than 35 years in the military. — VDV, GMA News