CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – Fourteen years since he vowed to hunt down a notorious communist terrorist leader, former Battalion Commander and now the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) met his long-time foe in Davao de Oro on Saturday, April 23.

General Andres Centino met Maximo Catarata Alias Datu Makatindog, the former highest ranking leader of the weakened Guerilla Front 3 of the New People’s Army (NPA) during his visit at the 10th Infantry Division headquarters in Camp General Manuel T Yan Sr., Tuboran, Mawab, Davao de Oro.

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Andres C Centino inspected the military’s Mabila Detachment and Littoral Monitoring Station in Balut Island, Saranggani on April 23, 2022.

These facilities are situated in one of the most remote and southernmost municipalities in the Philippines that serve as early warning and detection for incoming vessels in the country's domain.

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City - The Chief of Staff Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) General Andres C Centino commended the troops of the 48th Infantry ‘Guardians’ Battalion for its significant strides against the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs).

“I am pleased to note that we are successfully clearing your area from the insurgents. I express my commendation to you for being able to contribute to the mission of the AFP to ensure that we have secured communities all over the country,” he said.

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) seized thousands of ammunition and firearms owned by the communist terrorist group (CTG) in Sorsogon on April 21.

Lt. Col. Nelson Mico, Commanding Officer of 22nd Infantry Battalion (22IB) under the 903rd Brigade of the 9th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, reported that his troops discovered the CTG’s armed cache at the hinterland areas of Barangay Capi, Bulan through the report of concerned civilians.