MANILA, Philippines — Major General Andres Centino has been appointed as the Commanding General of the Philippine Army, Malacaang confirmed on Sunday.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Rodrigo Duterte signed his appointment on Friday, May 14.
“We are confident that MGen Centino will continue the initiatives to professionalize and modernize the principal branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines while building the gains to serve our people and secure our land,” Roque said in a statement.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed the appointment of MGen Centino, who replaced Lt. Gen Jose Faustino Jr.
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