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