Papalitan ni Centino si AFP chief Gen. Jose Faustino Jr. na magreretiro na.
Ayon kay Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, kumpiyansa ang Palasyo na ipagpapatuloy ni Centino ang mga nasimulang programa na nagtataguyod ng kapayapaan at kaunlaran sa bansa.
“We are confident that Gen. Centino will continue the initiatives of his predecessors to bring lasting peace and development in the country while securing the State and upgrading our defense capability,” pahayag ni Roque.
Hangad ng Palasyo ang tagumpay ni Centino.
“We wish the success of Gen. Centino in his new role as AFP Chief,” pahayag ni Roque.
Parehong miyembro ng Philippine Military Academy “Maringal” Class of 1988 sina Centino at Faustino.