Sunday, May 15, 2016

Duterte eyes Lt. Gen. Ricardo Visaya as next AFP chief

From GMA News (May 16): Duterte eyes Lt. Gen. Ricardo Visaya as next AFP chief

DAVAO CITY - Presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte has one general in mind to be the next chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
 
Duterte said on Sunday that he was eyeing  Lt. General Ricardo Visaya from the Southern Luzon Command to be the chief of staff when he assumes office. 
 
 
As to another possible contender, Philippine Army commander Lt. Gen. Eduardo Año, Duterte said that he would rather follow the seniority rule in choosing the next AFP chief. 
 
He added that he had already asked for the activation of the board of generals, which will come up with the shortlist.
 
Both Visaya ang Año were also considered by President Benigno Aquino III to head the AFP.

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/566432/news/nation/duterte-eyes-lt-gen-ricardo-visaya-as-next-afp-chief

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