News Release

PBBM appoints General Andres Centino as AFP Chief of Staff


President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Gen. Andres Centino as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Centino replaces previous appointee, Lt. Gen. Bartolome Bacarro.

Centino previously served as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from November 12, 2021, to August 8, 2022. As chief of staff, Centino implemented four major thrusts within the Armed Forces of the Philippines: operational efficiency, optimal use of resources, advancement of professionalism and meritocracy within the organization, and capability development. Under his leadership, the Armed Forces successfully launched military campaigns to combat insurgents and local terrorist groups resulting in the dismantling of guerilla fronts and the clearing of affected communities. Centino pushed for the completion of capability projects as part of the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Also, during his tenure, he led the units of the Armed Forces nationwide in advancing the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Philippine 2022 national and local elections.

Prior to his stint as Chief of Staff, Centino served as Commanding General of the Philippine Army from May 14, 2021, to December 10, 2021. His previous assignments also include Commander, 4th Infantry Division, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, J3, and Commander, 401st Infantry Brigade.

Centino graduated from the Philippine Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science, cum laude, degree in 1988. He also holds a Master’s in Business Management from the University of the Philippines, a Master’s in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University in Washington, D.C, and a certificate in the Strategic Business Economic Program of the University of Asia and the Pacific. #