Romeo C. Espino

Romeo C. Espino (December 20, 1914 – February 17, 2003) was a Filipino general who served as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 1972 to 1981.

Early life and education Espino was born on December 20, 1914, and was a native of Samal, Bataan. He finished his college education at the University of the Philippines in 1937.

Career Espino joined the Philippine Army in 1941 as a Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) officer and fought against the Japanese during their occupation of the Philippines in World War II. He served as Commanding General of the Philippine Army from January 13, 1967, until May 29, 1968. then President Ferdinand Marcos appointed him as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines succeeding Manuel Yan. He was also an implementer of the martial law of President Marcos.

He led the military against the Communist rebellion of the New People's Army (NPA) and the Moro National Liberation Front in the Moro conflict. He was credited for the arrest of NPA leader Bernabe Buscayno and defector Victor Corpus in 1976. concurrently while AFP Chief, and after it.

Death Espino died on February 17, 2003, and was buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani by virtue of being a former Chief of Staff.

Personal life Espino was married to Bella Espino, with whom he had five children.