Tag: Andres Centino

Centino formally assumes AFP chief post

(Eagle News)–General Andres Centino formally assumed the post of Armed Forces of the Philippines chief. The change of command ceremony came a day after the Palace announced that President Bongbong Marcos made the appointment. In his message, Centino paid tribute to outgoing Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, calling him a “living hero.” “Sir, I wish you all the best and my best wishes to you and your family and your future endeavors,” […]

Major General Andres Centino is new commanding general of PHL Army; Lacson hails gov’t move to rectify “oversight”

(Eagle News)–Lieutenant General Jose Faustino Jr. was replaced as acting commanding general of the Philippine Army. Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Cirilito Sobejana said the relief of Faustino was in accordance, in particular, with section 4 of RA 8186, which states the commanding general should have at least one year remaining in the service on the day of his assumption. Major General Andres Centino will instead replace Faustino, who is due to retire […]