Two Army soldiers, one Air Force man and one Navy man are vying for the highest position in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has confirmed.

In a text message on Monday, Lorenzana said there are four three-star generals “in the running” for the top post in the military as incumbent AFP chief Gen. Eduardo Año is set to retire within 16 days.

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