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Centino back in familiar territory as AFP chief

In a very rare occasion, Gen. Andres Centino officially assumed post on Saturday, Jan. 7, as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the second time in his military career. Based on records from the AFP, no other officer has been bestowed the same privilege since the orga

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Returning chief Centino: Strong, capable leaders needed for AFP unity, modernization

Returning chief Centino: Strong, capable leaders needed for AFP unity, modernization
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Marcos certain he has chosen right leader in Bacarro

Newly installed AFP Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro (File photo) MANILA - President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday sees a "stronger" Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under the leadership of newly-installed AFP chief, Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro. "It is certain that we have chosen the right leader in General Bacarro to lead the AFP as it marches forward and undertakes a new journey that would eventually pave the way for a much improved and stronger AFP in the days ahead," Marcos, who is also AFP commander-in-chief, said in his speech during the AFP change of command ceremony in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Marcos expressed confidence that the AFP will be a "reliable partner" of government under Bacarro's helm, especially in ensuring the country's peace, safety, and security. "This has been long overdue. It is time to get to work and be the best that we can be in our respective capacities as pub

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Key officials fixed term law ensures continuity of AFP programs

(File photo) MANILA - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Thursday Republic Act (RA) 11709 will allow continuity in all campaigns and programs implemented by the military. "We can expect that there will be continuity in the campaigns that we are implementing. The AFP supports it because it will support the professionalization of the Armed Forces, further professionalization, we can prevent (the) revolving door scheme and therefore we can also retain who is the best among us in the service," AFP acting spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar said in a press briefing. RA 11709 which took effect on July 1 is formally known as "An Act Strengthening Professionalism and Promoting the Continuity of Policies and Modernization Initiatives in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, by Prescribing Fixed Terms For Key Officers Thereof, Increasing the Mandatory Retirement Age of Generals/Flag Officers, Providing for a More Effective Attrition System, And Promoting Funds Therefor&q

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Marcos to adhere to law on key AFP officials fixed 3-year term

(File photo) MANILA - President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will adhere to the law granting a fixed three-year term for key officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Malacanang said Wednesday. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said Marcos would keep AFP Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Andres Castor Centino, in his post until the end of his fixed three-year term in February 2023. "This is a law, right? And it's been passed so the President adheres to the law. Whatever is stated in the law. If his term has been during the time of the effectivity of the law, then the President will abide by that," she said in a Palace press briefing. Cruz-Angeles was referring to Republic Act (RA) 11709 that was signed by former president Rodrigo Duterte in May 2022, which ensures the AFP chief of staff would serve for three fixed years. This ends the "revolving door" policy that gave rise to military chiefs serving for only a few months before mandatory reti

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