Supangan takes over as new PCG commandant

MANILA, Philippines — Vice Adm. Rommel Supangan is the new commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), replacing Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan, Palace press officer Claire Castro announced on Monday.

President Marcos led Supangan and Gavan’s Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony at the Coast Guard Fleet, Port Area, City of Manila.

Supangan, a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Marilag” Class of 1995, has served in the PCG for more than three decades, holding key leadership positions in maritime operations, environmental protection and strategic affairs.

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Before his new appointment, he served as commander of the PCG Marine Environmental Protection Command from February to October 2026 and commander of the Coast Guard Fleet from June 2025 to October 2026.

He was also acting director of the Coast Guard Strategic Studies and International Affairs Center from June 2025 to February 2026 and previously headed the Coast Guard District Palawan.

Supangan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval System Engineering from the PMA and a Master of Science in Maritime Affairs, majoring in Marine Environment and Ocean Management, from the World Maritime University in Sweden.

Among his distinctions are the PMA Cavalier Award for Coast Guard Operations under the Senior Officer Category and unit commendations for Coast Guard District Palawan. /cb