TURN-OVER. Commodore Joe Anthony Orbe (left) receives the symbols of leadership of Naval Forces Southern Luzon from Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr., flag officer in Command of Philippine Navy, in a ceremony Thursday, March 2. Orbe assumes the post now Commodore Alfonso Torres Jr. (background) will now be assigned in San Antonio, Zambales as commander of Naval Education and Training Command. Photo from Naval Forces Souther Luzon
LIGAO CITY — The Naval Forces Souther Luzon based in Legazpi City, Albay welcomed its new chief Commodore Joe Anthony Orbe in a command turn-over ceremony Thursday morning (March 2).
Orbe, who assumed his post in the presence of Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr., flag officer in Command of Philippine Navy, was a graduate of Philippine Military Academy “Tanglaw-Diwa” Class of 1992 and the former chief of Offshore Combat Force.
Orbe replaced Commodore Alfonso Torres Jr., who will now be assigned in San Antonio, Zambales as commander of Naval Education and Training Command.
“Mission first, family always and God above all,” Orbe said in his inaugural speech. Michael B. Jaucian, Inquirer Luzon
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