AFP training command gets new chief

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo, took the reins of the AFP Education, Training and Doctrine Command (ETDC) in an acting capacity on Wednesday (May 6).

Rear Admiral Adeluis Bordado relinquished command to become the Navy’s chief of naval staff, the AFP said in a statement.

A simple turnover ceremony was held at AFP General Headquarters at Camp Aguinaldo, presided over by AFP vice chief Vice Admiral Gaudencio Collado Jr.

The ETDC is in charge of managing the training programs of the armed forces, including the professional military education of uniformed personnel and the career advancement of civilian human resource of the AFP.

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