Duterte names Allen Paredes as new Air Force chief

Allen Paredes

Photo from Air Logistics Command FB page

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has designated Maj. Gen. Allen Paredes as new commanding general of the Philippine Air Force.

Malacañang released Wednesday Paredes’ appointment papers addressed to Department of National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana

Paredes will be replacing Lt. Gen. Rozzano Briguez, who will reach the compulsory retirement age of 56 on January 17.

Prior to being appointed as Air Force chief, Paredes served as commander of the Air Logistics Command.

Paredes is a member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Maringal” class of 1988.

Edited by KGA

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