Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 8) — President Rodrigo Duterte named a new Navy chief on Tuesday.
In a media release, the Department of National Defense said Bordado is a member of PMA Maringal Class of 1988 and served as the Vice Commander of the Philippine Navy before his designation as FOIC.
A statement from Malacañang on June 8 said Rear Admiral Adeluis Bordado would take over as the Philippine Navy’s Flag Officer in Command starting June 9, 2021.
“The One Defense Team looks forward to the assumption of Rear Admiral Bordado as we continue to modernize our Navy into a strong and capable force,” said the DND.
Bordado will replace Vice Admiral Carlo Bacordo who also retired Tuesday.
BREAKING: President Duterte names Navy Vice Commander Rear Adm. Adelius Bordado as the new Flag Officer in Command.
Bordado replaces Vice Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo who retires from the service today | @davidyusantos pic.twitter.com/6kRwYxUNGD
— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) June 8, 2021
