The Armed Forces of the Philippines confirms that the AFP Chief of Staff, General Andres Centino has tested positive for COVID-19, yesterday.
General Centino is now in an approved isolation facility within Camp Aguinaldo where he will continue to perform his job, albeit in quarantine.
He remains in full command of the AFP, supervising all units in carrying out their assigned tasks through all allowed and available means.
The Chief of Staff is taking this opportunity to remind our members to constantly practice safety measures and follow health protocols to prevent the spread of this disease.
The AFP continues to advocate the preservation of our force so that we can effectively perform our mandate to protect the people and secure the state.///