(PNA file photo) MANILA-As the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) intensifies its operations against the communist terrorist groups to secure the May elections, AFP Chief, Gen. Andres Centino, has urged all remaining rebels to surrender and avail of the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) so that they can live peaceful lives with their families and loved ones. The AFP chief made this appeal following the death of two New People's Army (NPA) terrorists during an encounter with the 36th Infantry Battalion in Lanuza, Surigao Del Sur last April 29. "We are saddened by (the lives) wasted because of the senseless armed revolution of the communist NPA terrorists," he said in a statement late Tuesday. Centino also renewed his call on other members of the terrorist group to surrender now while they still have a chance. He added the government's E-CLIP is designed to provide support to NPA rebels who wish to abandon the communist moveme
AFP chief, Gen. Andres Centino (File photo) MANILA - Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Andres Centino has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). "The AFP confirms that the AFP Chief of Staff, General Andres Centino has tested positive for Covid-19, yesterday (Thursday). General Centino is now in an approved isolation facility within Camp Aguinaldo where he will continue to perform his job, albeit, in quarantine," military spokesperson, Col. Ramon Zagala said in a message to reporters Friday. Despite this, Centino will remain in full command of the AFP and will be supervising all units in carrying out their assigned tasks through all allowed and available means. "The Chief of Staff is taking this opportunity to remind our members to constantly practice safety measures and follow health protocols to prevent the spread of this disease. The AFP continues to advocate the preservation of our force so that we can effectively perform our mandate
AFP chief, Lt. Gen. Andres Centino (File photo) MANILA - Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief, Lt. Gen. Andres Centino, urged all military personnel to refrain from committing acts of violence on women and children. This, as the military joins the observance of this year's 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) that runs from November 25 to December 12. He also instructed all military personnel to adhere to Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children, and the Republic Act No. 11313 or "Safe Space Act." Centino, who is also the concurrent Philippine Army commander, also reiterated the military's initiatives in crafting and implementing gender-responsive policies and programs as it continuously pursues gender equality within the organization. "Now more than ever, the strength and resiliency of the Filipina will shine through these trying times. The pandemic may have brought many industries to their knees, but no crise
AFP chief, Lt. Gen. Andres Centino (Photo courtesy of AFP) MANILA - The country's top military official is optimistic that the Christmas season will bring hope and joy to the lives of Filipinos amid the coronavirus pandemic. "More importantly, may it awaken further our spirit of nationalism and love for service, as we continue to faithfully fulfill our sworn duty to our country and people," said Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief, Lt. Gen. Andres Centino, during the simultaneous Christmas tree lighting rites at the Lapu-Lapu Grandstand in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, and other military camps nationwide Wednesday night. The Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy, and all Unified Commands of the AFP participated in the event by holding their own lighting ceremony in their respective camps. Centino also thanked God for the good health and safety of everyone, especially the families of AFP personnel, even as he hoped for better and more prosperous day
By ERWIN COLCOL, GMA News
Published March 10, 2021 4:43pm The Armed Forces of the Philippines is not in the position to overrule the red-tagging remarks of Southern Luzon Command chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr., said military chief Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana on Wednesday. Sobejana made the remark in response to questions about the status of the investigation on Parlade during the Commission on Appointments panel hearing to confirm his nomination to the rank of general. But Sobejana confirmed that the investigation on Parlade is still ongoing. Nevertheless, he clarified that although Parlade is also serving as spokesperson for the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), the AFP is an integral part of the said task force.