Major General Alvin Parreño is stepping down as Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, highly-placed sources told CNN Philippines.
Naval Inspector General Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Casem is poised to take the post during the formal ceremony on the leadership change set on October 14.
Several sources in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Parreño and his boss, Navy Flag-Officer-in-Command Vice Admiral Roberto Empedrad, have long-standing differences. This allegedly led Empedrad to recommend the replacement of Parreño.
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed to CNN Philippines that he was aware of the Navy chief’s plans.
"I didn't know he [did] it already. He informed me of his intention last month and the reason why," he said in a message, but did not elaborate.
The sources also said Parreño was recently offered the position of Navy Vice-Commander, but he declined. The position would place him directly under Empedrad.
AFP chief Lt. Gen. Noel Clement, however, said Parreño has already considered going on early retirement. The Marine commandant is scheduled to retire in March 2020.
“He is planning to go on early retirement. Whatever is his personal reason kung bakit (why), I'm not aware,” Clement told reporters during the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines forum on Thursday.
Clement added authorities have yet to confirm if the Marine commandant’s retirement has been approved.
CNN Philippines has reached out to both Parreño and Empedrad, but they have yet to respond to interview requests.
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