CAMP BANCASI, Butuan City – A seasoned senior Army officer, who has led successful anti-insurgency campaigns in Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur provinces, has been appointed as the new commanding general of the Army’s Fourth Infantry Division (4th ID) effective Friday (May 29).
Army Chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert I Gapay (right) presided over the turnover of leadership from Maj. Gen. Franco Nemesio M. Gacal (center) to the incoming 4th ID Chief Maj. Gen. Andres C. Centino (left)
(Philippine Army / MANILA BULLETIN)
The 4th ID, the largest Army maneuvering division of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) station in Southern Philippines, covers the provinces and cities in Northeastern Mindanao or Caraga Region 13 and Northern Mindanao (Region 10).
Army Chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert I Gapay presided over the turnover of leadership from Maj. Gen. Franco Nemesio M. Gacal to the incoming 4th ID Chief Maj. Gen. Andres C. Centino.
Centino, who graduated at the top of the Philippine Military Academy “Maringal” Class of 1988, has been serving in the Army for 32 years.
Prior to his appointment as the 44th 4ID Commander, he was assigned as the Chief of Staff for Operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and was then the former Brigade commander of the Army’s 401st Infantry Brigade based in Camp Datu Lipus Makapandong in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.
“Let us brace the challenges ahead of the fight in front of us and be more focused on the tasks before us,” he said.
“Considering the limited time, we must be relentless on our pursuit. I enjoined also our partners to continue our elaborative efforts in harnessing our skills and capabilities,” said Centino in his remarks.
Centino also aims to put a premium on the improvement of training systems, leaders development program, non-commissioned officers’ empowerment, reserve force development, and civilian human resource component strengthening.
“I will sustain your gains and ensure that what you have set out to do shall come into fruitition,” Centino told his predecessor.
Gacal was also credited with the neutralization of top New People’s Army (NPA) leaders and the mass surrender of Communist-fighters and supporters in Northeastern Mindanao.
Gacal, who was also a member of the PMA “Maringal” Class of 1988 is set to assume position as the Inspector General of the AFP based in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, received the Distinguished Conduct Star award.
Army Chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert I Gapay presided over the turnover of leadership from Maj. Gen. Franco Nemesio M. Gacal to the incoming 4th ID Chief Maj. Gen. Andres C. Centino.
Centino, who graduated at the top of the Philippine Military Academy “Maringal” Class of 1988, has been serving in the Army for 32 years.
Prior to his appointment as the 44th 4ID Commander, he was assigned as the Chief of Staff for Operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and was then the former Brigade commander of the Army’s 401st Infantry Brigade based in Camp Datu Lipus Makapandong in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.
“Let us brace the challenges ahead of the fight in front of us and be more focused on the tasks before us,” he said.
“Considering the limited time, we must be relentless on our pursuit. I enjoined also our partners to continue our elaborative efforts in harnessing our skills and capabilities,” said Centino in his remarks.
Centino also aims to put a premium on the improvement of training systems, leaders development program, non-commissioned officers’ empowerment, reserve force development, and civilian human resource component strengthening.
“I will sustain your gains and ensure that what you have set out to do shall come into fruitition,” Centino told his predecessor.
Gacal was also credited with the neutralization of top New People’s Army (NPA) leaders and the mass surrender of Communist-fighters and supporters in Northeastern Mindanao.
Gacal, who was also a member of the PMA “Maringal” Class of 1988 is set to assume position as the Inspector General of the AFP based in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, received the Distinguished Conduct Star award.
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