Supangan named new Philippine Coast Guard commandant
Vice Admiral Rommel Supangan has been appointed as the new commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), succeeding Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan who is retiring. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the appointment, tasking Supangan with continuing the PCG's mandate to safeguard the country's shores and ensure maritime security.
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