AFP chief of staff to relinquish top military post ahead of his retirement By Mario J. Mallari 11/27/2011

AFP chief of staff to relinquish top military post ahead of his retirement

By Mario J. Mallari 11/27/2011
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Eduardo Oban Jr. will relinquish the top military post one day ahead of his mandatory retirement on Dec. 13, dousing speculations of his possible extension in the active military service.

At a press briefing yesterday, AFP spokesman Col. Arnulfo Marcelo Burgos Jr. said there is change of command ceremonies scheduled on Dec. 12 at Camp Aguinaldo.

“General Oban will retire 13th of December, the change of command ceremony will be held Dec. 12, a day before his birthday,” Burgos said.

Burgos added Oban had concluded his farewell visits to his counterparts in Brunei and Malaysia and is scheduled to do final round of visitations to major camps throughout the country to ensure continuity of his plans and programs for the 125,000-strong organization..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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