In an apparent show of unity, major service branches of the AFP have rallied behind the leadership of the reappointed chief of staff, Gen. Andres Centino, over the weekend, amid talk of unrest among their troops. | FMangosingINQ /PDI
On Saturday, the two switched roles, with Bacarro handing over leadership of the military to his batchmate during a subdued ceremony.The Army in its statement said: “We will always respect and support the decision of the President and Commander in Chief Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.”
By reinstating Centino, the Palace was essentially rectifying the “wrong” done to Centino, the official said.ADVERTISEMENT “Is this a way of restitution for Centino and finally retiring Bacarro who could have retired on Sept. 18, 2022?” he added. Bacarro, who was supposed to be the first AFP chief to serve that fixed term under the new law, was appointed AFP chief around a month before he was supposed to retire. Saturday’s change of command at the military headquarters at Camp Aguinaldo was held indoors without the traditional military honors and parade.
Marcos named Faustino as his defense secretary in June, but due to an appointment ban on retired military officials, he could only be officially designated senior undersecretary and officer in charge of the DND.
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