The Philippine Military Academy welcomed its new Superintendent, Army General Michael Logico on July 22, replacing retired Navy Vice Adm Caesar Bernard Valencia during a Change of Command Ceremony led by Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen Antonio Nafarette. Photo courtesy of PMA
BAGUIO CITY — The Philippine Military Academy received its new superintendent on Wednesday during turnover rites with the retirement of Navy Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard Valencia.
Valencia, a member of PMA “Bigkis Lahi” Class of 1990, had served as superintendent since June 20, 2024. His military career spans 40 years and three months, said Navy Lt Commander Jesse Nestor Saludo Jr, PMA spokesman.
Army Maj. Gen. Michael Logico is a military celebrity not just for his staunch defense of the West Philippine Sea against China but also for promoting physical fitness and non-traditional barefoot running or natural running, which earned him the nickname “Barefoot Colonel,” according to various news accounts.
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