From GMA News (Mar 2, 2019): Vice Admiral Medina becomes 32nd Commander of Western Command
Armed Forces of the Philippines' Vice Admiral Rene Medina on Saturday formally assumed as the 32nd commander of the Western Command during the turnover rite at the Lawak Gymnasium, Camp General Artemia Ricarte, Puerto Princesa City.
AFP Chief of Staff General Benjamin Madrigal Jr. presided over the traditional change of command ceremony and expressed his confidence in Medina's commitment, passion, and dedication.
Madrigal also gave recognition to Commodore Dorvin Jose Legaspi, who served as acting commander of the Western Command for almost three months.
Before taking his new post, Medina served as commander of Naval Forces Western Mindanao, the largest naval operating force of the Philippine Navy.
Medina is a member of the Philippine Military Academy "Singtala" Class of 1986 and has been service for 33 years.
During the ceremony, Medina thanked President Rodrigo Duterte and the AFP leadership for appointing him as the new Western Command commander.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/686689/vice-admiral-medina-becomes-32nd-commander-of-western-command/story/
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