President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine Navy’s Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony in honor of Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. at the Philippine Navy Headquarters in Manila on Nov. 15, 2024. Adaci., who became the 40th flag officer-in-command in 2022, prioritized defending the nation’s sovereignty and maritime interests during his tenure. He also worked to advance the goals of the Philippine Navy Sail Plan 2028 by improving training, streamlining the organization, developing naval bases, and promoting a self-sustaining defense capability. Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta took the helm as the 41st flag officer-in-command of the Philippine Navy. PPA POOL PHOTOSPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine Navy’s Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony in honor of Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. at the Philippine Navy Headquarters in Manila on Nov. 15, 2024. Adaci., who became the 40th flag officer-in-command in 2022, prioritized defending the nation’s sovereignty and maritime interests during his tenure. He also worked to advance the goals of the Philippine Navy Sail Plan 2028 by improving training, streamlining the organization, developing naval bases, and promoting a self-sustaining defense capability. Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta took the helm as the 41st flag officer-in-command of the Philippine Navy. PPA POOL PHOTOSPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine Navy’s Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony in honor of Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. at the Philippine Navy Headquarters in Manila on Nov. 15, 2024. Adaci., who became the 40th flag officer-in-command in 2022, prioritized defending the nation’s sovereignty and maritime interests during his tenure. He also worked to advance the goals of the Philippine Navy Sail Plan 2028 by improving training, streamlining the organization, developing naval bases, and promoting a self-sustaining defense capability. Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta took the helm as the 41st flag officer-in-command of the Philippine Navy. PPA POOL PHOTOSPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine Navy’s Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony in honor of Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. at the Philippine Navy Headquarters in Manila on Nov. 15, 2024. Adaci., who became the 40th flag officer-in-command in 2022, prioritized defending the nation’s sovereignty and maritime interests during his tenure. He also worked to advance the goals of the Philippine Navy Sail Plan 2028 by improving training, streamlining the organization, developing naval bases, and promoting a self-sustaining defense capability. Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta took the helm as the 41st flag officer-in-command of the Philippine Navy. PPA POOL PHOTOS