VICE ADMIRAL JOSE MA AMBROSIO QUIATCHON EZPELETA PN took the helm as the 41st Flag Officer In Command of the Philippine Navy on 15 November 2024. 

Before assuming the topmost command of the Philippine Navy, VADM EZPELETA served as the Vice Commander from August to November 2024,.. [ Read More ]

VICE ADMIRAL JOSE MA AMBROSIO QUIATCHON EZPELETA PN took the helm as the 41st Flag Officer In Command of the Philippine Navy on 15 November 2024. 

Before assuming the topmost command of the Philippine Navy, VADM EZPELETA served as the Vice Commander from August to November 2024, following his tenure as Chief of Naval Staff from August 2022 to August 2024. He also occupied the following key positions: Commander of Naval Forces Southern Luzon, Deputy Commander of the Naval Education, Training, and Doctrine Command, and Deputy Commander of Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao.   

VADM EZPELETA is a proud graduate of the Philippine Military Academy “SAMBISIG” Class of 1991 and has 35 years of active military service in the fields of Surface Warfare, Human Resource (Personnel Management), and Education, Training, and Doctrines Administration.  

VADM EZPELETA is a well-respected seadog, a motorbike enthusiast, an audiophile, and a hobbyist. He is happily married to Marie Venus P. Ezpeleta, and they are blessed with two wonderful sons, Jeffrey Joseph and Alexiz Joseph.

MAJOR GENERAL EDWIN ENRIQUEZ AMADAR PN(M) is the 58th Vice Commander of the Philippine Navy, a position he has held since 31 January 2025, while concurrently serving as the 10th Commander of the Fleet-Marine Ready Force since 27 July 2021. With over three decades of service, he has held key leadership roles in combat operations, strategic planning, and force development within the Philippine Navy and Philippine Marine Corps.  

A proud member of PMA “Sambisig” Class of 1991, MGEN AMADAR began his military career in the Philippine Marine Corps, where he served with dedication. In 2010, h.. [ Read More ]

MAJOR GENERAL EDWIN ENRIQUEZ AMADAR PN(M) is the 58th Vice Commander of the Philippine Navy, a position he has held since 31 January 2025, while concurrently serving as the 10th Commander of the Fleet-Marine Ready Force since 27 July 2021. With over three decades of service, he has held key leadership roles in combat operations, strategic planning, and force development within the Philippine Navy and Philippine Marine Corps.  

A proud member of PMA “Sambisig” Class of 1991, MGEN AMADAR began his military career in the Philippine Marine Corps, where he served with dedication. In 2010, he assumed command of Marine Battalion Landing Team-1, leading operations in Basilan and Sultan Kudarat. Over the years, he took on key staff and leadership roles, serving as Director of the Naval Doctrine Office; Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, MC3 of the Philippine Marine Corps; Branch Chief of the Unit Training Division, J8 at the General Headquarters; Deputy Brigade Commander of the 3rd Marine Brigade; and Superintendent of the Marine Corps Force Development Center.   

MGEN AMADAR has pursued advanced military education both locally and abroad. Among the key programs he completed are the Naval Command and Staff Course (Class 49) at the Naval Education and Training Center in 2002 and the 7th Senior Executive Course on National Security at the National Defense College of the Philippines in 2014. Overseas, he completed the U.S. Command and Staff Course (Class 2010) at the Command and Staff College, Quantico, Virginia, USA in 2010 and earned a Master of Science in Defense Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, USA in 2018.  

For his exemplary service, he has received numerous awards and distinctions, including three (3) Distinguished Service Stars, Gold Cross Medal, Meritorious Achievement Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Military Merit Medals, Combat Commander’s (Kagitingan) Badge and several other awards and commendations. 

Born on 18 October 1969 in San Juan, Batangas, MGEN AMADAR is happily married to Mrs. Marivic A. Amadar, and they are blessed with four daughters - Kristine, Serena, Marian and Beatrice.  

REAR ADMIRAL ALAN M. JAVIER PN is the 66th Chief of Naval Staff. He was born on May 16, 1970, in Naga City, Camarines Sur. He was commissioned as an Ensign in the Philippine Navy after graduating from the Philippine Military Academy as a member of the PMA "Tanglaw-Diwa" Class of 1992.

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REAR ADMIRAL ALAN M. JAVIER PN is the 66th Chief of Naval Staff. He was born on May 16, 1970, in Naga City, Camarines Sur. He was commissioned as an Ensign in the Philippine Navy after graduating from the Philippine Military Academy as a member of the PMA "Tanglaw-Diwa" Class of 1992.

RADM JAVIER's career has been significantly shaped by his time serving aboard ships as a Surface Warfare Officer. He has commanded several key vessels of the Philippine Navy, including BRP Apolo Tiano (PG851), BRP Bonny Serrano (PG111), BRP Miguel Malvar (PS19), and BRP Rajah Humabon (PS11). Additionally, he has led Naval Task Groups—NTG 61.1, NTG Central, NTG Zamboanga, NTG 80.5 and NTF61 — on missions spanning naval operations, humanitarian aid, and counter-terrorism efforts. His exceptional leadership in these roles earned him the Senior Command-at-Sea Badge.

Also, RADM JAVIER has a robust background in logistics. He holds a Master’s degree in Management Studies, specializing in Logistics Management, from the University of New South Wales at Australian Defense Force Academy (ADFA) in Canberra, Australia. Furthermore, he is a graduate of the Senior Executive Course on National Security at the National Defense College of the Philippines.

Building on his extensive experience, RADM JAVIER has held several key positions within the Philippine Navy, including Commander of the Fleet Support Group, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff for Logistics (N4), Deputy Commander for Fleet Operations at Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM). Prior to his designation as CNS, he was the Commander of Naval Forces West (NFW), where he played a pivotal role in implementing the AFP’s Territorial Plan “Kalasag,” overseeing Sovereignty Patrols and Territorial Defense Operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

RADM JAVIER's service has been recognized through numerous awards, including the Distinguished Service Star, Meritorious Achievement Medals, Gawad sa Kaunlaran, Military Merit Medals, and the PMAAAI Cavalier Award for Command and Administration.

Beyond his distinguished military career, RADM JAVIER is happily married to Mrs. Daisy P. Javier, and they are blessed with two daughters, Athria and Aira.

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