Philippines’ Marcos names new Navy chief

MANILA, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) — Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Friday named Rear Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta as the new chief of the Philippine Navy.
Marcos swore Ezpeleta into office following a change-of-command ceremony at the Navy headquarters in Manila City. Ezpeleta succeeded Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr., who retired on Friday. ■