Wescom chief Javier assumes new role as Navy head

Inquirer.net - Nov 14, 2026

Vice Adm. Alan Javier assumed command of the Philippine Navy on Friday with a pledge to strengthen maritime defense amid increasing security challenges in the West Philippine Sea. Javier, who headed the Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Wescom) until his new assignment, succeeds newly retired Vice Adm. Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta.

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