Navy official named PSC acting chief

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has appointed Commodore Andro Val Abayon as the new acting head of the Presidential Security Command (PSC).

Presidential Communications Secretary Dave Gomez confirmed Abayon’s appointment yesterday.

Before this post, Abayon served as commander of the Naval Special Operations Command of the Philippine Navy.

He replaces Maj. Gen. Peter Burgonio, who has been reassigned as acting division commander of the Army’s 8th Infantry Division, Gomez said.

PSC, formerly known as the Presidential Security Group, is tasked with providing security to the President, the First Family and visiting heads of state.