Commodore Ronald Joseph Mercado appointed as new Navforcen chief

(Photo produced by Kawal Pinoy from Internet Sources)

Published in http://dwdd.com.ph/

LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU —– A Cebuano now sits as the new Naval Forces Central (Navforcen) chief after the change of command ceremony at Naval Base Rafael Ramos in barangay Looc in this city at 9a.m. today.

Commodore Ronald Joseph Mercado replaces new Naval Forces Western Mindanao chief Commodore Reynaldo Yoma.

In his speech today during the change of command ceremony, Mercado reaffirms its commitment to work closely with Central Command (Centcom) in ensuring that the Visayas region will “remain a haven for business and tourism”where our countrymen can go about their lives in an environment peaceful, secured and orderly,” he said.

Mercado also assured of continued maritime security for the Visayan seas.

Mercado, who traces his roots in Banawa in Cebu City, said his assignment here is, in a way, a homecoming for him.

Mercado is the outgoing commander of the Offshore Combat Force. He is set to turnover his duties and responsibilities to incoming commander Capt. Ingemar Pernes on Friday.

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