Vice President Leni Robredo has congratulated one of her aide-de-camps, Lt. Danilo Vidad of the Philippine Navy, who recently got promoted as Lieutenant Commander, which is equivalent to the rank of major in the Philippine Army.
VP Leni Robredo and Lt. Danilo Vidad (OVP photo) “Amidst the death
Published May 16, 2021, 7:13 AM
President Duterte has appointed Major General Andres Centino as the new Commanding General of the 100,000-strong Philippine Army (PA), Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has confirmed.
Maj. Gen. Andres Centino is the new Commanding General of the Philippine Army. (Photo courtesy of 4th Infantry Division Facebook page)
Duterte reportedly sent Lorenzana a letter to confirm the designation of Centino on May 14.
“Yes, MGen. Andres Centino [is new Army chief],” Lorenzana told reporters.
Centino replaced his “mistah,” Lt. Gen. Jose Faustino Jr., who served at the top Army post in an acting capacity for barely three months. Faustino took office on February 16.
Published May 16, 2021, 10:11 AM
Malacañang wished Major General Andres Centino the best of luck in leading the Philippine Army, saying he will be able to lead the group to greater heights.
Maj. Gen. Andres Centino is the new Commanding General of the Philippine Army. (Photo courtesy of 4th Infantry Division Facebook page)
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after it was reported that President Duterte ahs appointed Centino as the new Army chief on Saturday.
In a statement, Roque said Centino was appointed to the post on May 14.
“The Palace confirms that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed the designation of MGEN Andres C. Centino as Commanding General of the Philippine Army on May 14, 2021,” he said.
New PMA graduates assure readiness to serve God,country
Philippine Information Agency
17 May 2021, 00:38 GMT+10
BAGUIO CITY, May 16(PIA) The newly commissioned lieutenants and ensigns of the Armed Forces of Philippines assured readiness and dedication to serve God, the country and the Filipino people following their graduation from the Philippine Military Academy(PMA) here on May 10, 2021. Now, we are ready to serve our God, country, and the Filipino people as lieutenants and ensigns. Let us give our best in performing our duties as young officers of our Armed Forces, PMA MAndirigmang SAmahan na Lakas at SandityIGAN MASALIGAN Class 2021 Valedictorian Janrey Artus said in his valedictory address during the blended graduation ceremony at Fort Del Pilar, Baguio