Philippine Navy chief Vice Adm. Robert Empedrad on Sunday denied he was meddling with promotions in the Philippine Marine Corps, also dismissing rumors of a rift with Maj. Gen. Alvin Parreño, which prompted the latter to bow out from the Marine service earlier than his actual retirement next year.

In an interview with reporters, Empedrad scotched such rumors, saying he even offered Parreño the post of vice commander or the “No. 2” of the Philippine Navy.

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