Giovanni Bacordo
Giovanni Bacordo | |
|---|---|
| 38th Chief of the Philippine Navy | |
| In office 3 February 2020 – 8 June 2021 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | V. Adm. Robert Empedrad |
| Succeeded by | V. Adm. Adeluis Bordado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Giovanni Carlo Jamero Bacordo La Paz, Iloilo City, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy De La Salle University, (M.Econ) Australian Defence College, (M.DS) |
| Nickname | "Joby" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Navy |
| Years of service | 1987–2021 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Unit | Chief of the Philippine Navy Philippine Fleet Naval Sea Systems Command Naval Forces Southern Luzon, SOLCOM Joint Task Force Kingfisher, SOLCOM Naval Task Force ZAMBASULTA, WESMINCOM Naval Task Force 61, WESTMINCOM Naval Task Force 41, WESCOM BRP Rajah Humabon (PS-11) BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19) BRP Rafael Pargas (PC-379) BRP Juan Magluyan (PC-392) |
| Battles/wars | Moro conflict Communist rebellion in the Philippines 2013 Lahad Datu standoff |
Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo Jamero Bacordo is a Filipino admiral who was the Chief of the Philippine Navy. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Hinirang" Class of 1987. Prior to his post, he served as the commander of the Philippine Fleet.
In September 2022, he was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos to the Department of Energy as an undersecretary in charge of securing the country's energy facilities.