Duterte names George Ursabia as Philippine Coast Guard commandant | Inquirer

Duterte names George Ursabia as Philippine Coast Guard commandant

By: - Reporter /
/ 03:15 PM June 01, 2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Vice-Admiral George Ursabia as the new Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant, taking the place of retiring Admiral Joel Garcia.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed the appointment of Ursabia in a statement.

Duterte signed Ursabia’s appointment paper on Monday, the day Garcia official retires.

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“We are confident that the appointment of Mr. Ursabia will bring the PCG closer to its vision of being a world-class guardian of the sea,” Roque said.

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“We wish the new Commandant good luck as he begins to lead the PCG in this challenging time,” he added.

Ursabia bested two other contenders to be the PCG’s 29th commandant.

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