Presidential frontrunner Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III already has someone in mind to replace Armed Forces chief Gen. Delfin Bangit when he takes over as the country's president.
The new military chief would be from a "senior class" of the Philippine Military Academy, Aquino said, refusing to give further details until he has personally talked to Bangit.
Bangit's appointment to the military's top post was not confirmed by the Commission on Appointments.
"Palagay ko mag-uusap kami soon. Di ko siya kinakausap pa dahil ayoko, di tayo naproproklama parang nagmamando na tayo in the future," said Aquino at a press briefing inside his Times Street home.
(I think we'll talk soon. I haven't talked to him yet because I haven't been proclaimed yet, I don't want it to appear as if I'm already issuing orders for the future)
Aquino pointed out that once he becomes president, he would have the power to choose the military chief he prefers.
