Retired Navy officer Bernabe appointed MARINA OIC-administrator

Retired Navy officer Loumer Bernabe has been appointed as officer-in-charge-administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), following the retirement of administrator Sonia Malaluan.

Bernabe, who holds the rank rear admiral, was already serving as deputy administrator for operations in MARINA since April 2026.

He “brings decades of experience in maritime operations, strategic leadership, and public administration,” the maritime agency said in a statement.

A graduate of the Philippine Military Academy’s “Hinirang” Class of 1987, he rose through the ranks of the Philippine Navy from 2016 to 2021, eventually serving as Chief of Naval Staff and commander of the Philippine Fleet.

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