Briguez is new Air Force chief

THE PHILIPPINE Air Force named Lt. Gen. Rozzano D. Briguez as its new chief on Thursday, Dec. 6. In a letter dated Dec. 5, President Rodrigo R. Duterte informed Department of National Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana of the appointment of Mr. Briguez. Mr. Kintanar has opted for an early retirement, according to Department of National Defense Spokesperson Arsenio R. Andolong in a chance interview with reporters. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Public Affairs Chief Col. Noel J. Detoyato, meanwhile, said Mr. Briguez’s appointment is to give way to junior officers. “It’s just to give way for the junior officers, that’s how professional and dynamic the organization is,” Mr. Detoyato told reporters. —