Chief of the Navy (Philippines) explained

Post:Flag Officer-in-Command
Body:the Philippine Navy
Flag:Philippine Navy seal.png
Incumbent:Rear Admiral Jose Ma Ambrosio Q. Ezpeleta
Incumbentsince:November 15, 2024
Reports To:Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Termlength:2 years [1]
Constituting Instrument:Republic Act No. 11939
Formation:May 20, 1898
Abbreviation:FOIC-PN
Deputy:Vice-Commander of the Philippine Navy
Chief of Naval Staff

The Flag Officer-in-Command (FOIC) is the overall commander and senior admiral of the Philippine Navy, the naval warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is normally held by a three-star rank of Vice Admiral. He has operational control and is responsible for overall operations of the service, including the Philippine Marine Corps, and directly reports to the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

List of Flag Officer-in-Command

Philippine Navy

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Republic Act No. 11939 GOVPH . Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines . May 17, 2023.