EXECUTIVE Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Saturday presided over the formal change of command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines with Gen. Andres Castor Centino succeeding Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro as the brand new and 59th AFP Chief of Employees.
Bacarro, who was appointed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in August final yr was awarded through the ceremony with the Distinguished Service Star, for his exemplary efficiency in main the AFP regardless of his few months on the helm.
Centino, who beforehand served as AFP chief from Nov. 12, 2021 to Aug. 8, 2022, formally assumed the highest submit through the ceremony graced by Bersamin and Antonio Lagdameo Jr., Particular Assistant to the President, after taking his (Centino) oath of workplace earlier than Marcos in Malacañang.
Bersamin, in his speech, stated the President gave excessive regard and respect to Bacarro who was a Medal of Valor awardee and a dwelling hero.
“I do not suppose this would be the finish of your public life, we’re going to give true worth in your achievement and we are going to at all times keep in mind your service and sacrifices for the nation,” Bersamin stated.
The brand new AFP chief was likewise grateful to the President for “his belief and confidence for naming me as new AFP Chief of Employees.”
Centino was additionally all praises for the “women and men of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to your continued efficiency and dedication to your service to the Filipinos.”
Throughout his stint as 57th chief of workers, Centino applied 4 main thrusts throughout the navy.
These included the operational effectivity, optimum use of sources, development of professionalism and meritocracy throughout the group, and functionality improvement.
Beneath his management, the Armed Forces efficiently launched navy campaigns to fight insurgents and native terrorist teams ensuing within the dismantling of guerilla fronts and the clearing of affected communities.
Centino pushed for the completion of functionality tasks as a part of the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Additionally, throughout his tenure, Centino led the models of the Armed Forces nationwide in advancing the peaceable and orderly conduct of the Philippine 2022 nationwide and native elections.
Previous to his stint as chief of workers, Centino served as commanding normal of the Philippine Army from Could 14, 2021, to Dec. 10, 2021.
His earlier assignments additionally embrace Commander, 4th Infantry Division, Deputy Chief of Employees for Operations, J3, and Commander, 401st Infantry Brigade.
Centino graduated from the Philippine Navy Academy with a Bachelor of Science, cum laude, diploma in 1988.
He additionally holds a Grasp’s in Enterprise Administration from the College of the Philippines, a Grasp’s in Nationwide Useful resource Technique from the Nationwide Protection College in Washington, D.C, and a certificates within the Strategic Enterprise Financial Program of the College of Asia and the Pacific.
