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Philippine military assures continuity amid leadership transition

The Philippine military leadership is undergoing a transition as General Brawner retires, but the military assures there will be no leadership vacuum. Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla stated that continuity of effort will be maintained, even with a change in command. This transition occurs during a period of heightened tensions in the South China Sea and political sensitivities within the country. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Raissa Robles ·

    Philippine military assures ‘no vacuum’ over top officer’s retirement

    Senior Philippine officers from the armed forces have emphasised continuity among the military leadership, with the expected retirement of chief of staff General Romeo Brawner Jnr coming at a sensitive moment for President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr. The transition comes as Manila cont…