Former Navy chief now heads National Coast Watch Council

From the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Jun 7): Former Navy chief now heads National Coast Watch Council



Executive Director of the National Coast Watch Council Alexander Pama

Former Philippine Navy chief Alexander Pama is now executive director of the National Coast Watch Council, Malacañang announced Friday.

The council was created in 2011 by President Benigno Aquino through Executive Order No. 57 to formulate strategic policies to address the country’s maritime security challenges.

On paper, Pama is an undersecretary in the Office of Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr.

Aquino signed his appointment papers on May 31, but this was made public by Malacañang only on Friday.

Pama held the rank of vice admiral as commander of the Philippine Navy when he retired last December 21 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 56. He was replaced by Vice Admiral Jose Luis Alano.

It was under Pama’s watch when the BRP Gregorio del Pilar, a refurbished US Coast Guard cutter, was commissioned into the Philippine Navy amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea.

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