(Photo from PH Navy)
Rear Adm. Adeluis Bordado took over from Dela Cruz as the Navy vice commander in a ceremony held at the Naval Station Jose Francisco in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday.
Vice Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, PN Flag Officer in Command, paid tribute to Dela Cruz’s “invaluable and selfless service” as he presided over the joint Change of Chief of Office and Retirement Ceremony in honor of the retired military official.
“The year 2020 has really been one of the most challenging years that one could ever live through in both global and national history because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the PN was able to push through with all of the simultaneous tasks this year because this Command had greatly benefitted from RAdm Dela Cruz’s swift and recognizable efforts and wisdom, which helped and supported me in many difficult decisions,” Bacordo said.