Philip Polewara

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Philip Polewara
Philip in 2023
Chief of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force
Assumed office
June 10, 2024
Prime MinisterJames Marape
Preceded byMark Goina
Commodore of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force
In office
1988 – June 10, 2024
Personal details
CitizenshipPapua New Guinea
Education
Military service
Years of service1988 - present
RankRear Admiral
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Philip Polewara MBE is a Papua New Guinean military officer who currently serves as the Chief of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force since June 2024. Prior to his appointment, he was commodore of the Defence force from 1988 until 2024.

He is ranked as the Rear Admiral in the Defence force. He previously served as the Chief of Staff Captain in Bougainville in 2019. Philip is a member of the Papua New Guinea Institute of Directors, where he serves since 2016. He farewelled the first Adviser to India Edison Napyo.