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Torres assumed WesCom, Carlos relieved
By J.Lo
“Designation of Rear Admiral Alfonso Torres Jr. as commander of WESCOM is an administrative decision of AFP,” Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad told reporters military official named by Chinese embassy as one who approved “new model” for managing BRP Sierra Madre issue has been relieved of his post as commander of military’s Western Command (WESCOM) has territorial jurisdiction over West Philippine Sea (WPS).
AFP said relief of Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos has nothing to do with China’s allegations that he had been speaking and negotiating with Chinese authorities regarding Sierra Madre issue. AFP did not reveal any new assignment for Carlos, who remains on leave.
Chinese embassy earlier claimed one of its diplomats recorded conversation with ranking military official who allegedly claimed being in graces of Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and National Security Adviser Eduardo Año.
Carlos, shortly after allegations came out, went on official leave supposedly due to personal reasons, with AFP insisting that WESCOM chief was only temporarily leaving the post and would return.
Military confirmed Carlos had now been officially replaced by Rear Admiral Alfonso Torres Jr. Again, AFP maintained decision had nothing to do with controversy.
“It is part of ongoing changes in leadership and key positions within military is necessary for the institution to adapt to evolving security environment and effectively address emerging challenges, WESCOM’s critical role requires fulltime leader that has more years in service in order to provide continuity and strategic direction,we offer our full support to Rear Admiral Torres and we are confident in his ability to lead with distinction,” Trinidad declared.
Carlos himself has not issued statement on the matter. Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Justice and even Senate are now investigating possible violation of Anti-Wiretapping Law and international laws by Chinese, with embassy’s admission of secretly recorded conversation with Carlos.
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