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Visayas Command, AFP | |
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Active | 01 December 2001 (Celebrated Founding) |
Country | Philippines |
Role | Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations |
Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
Garrison/HQ | Camp LapuLapu, Barangay Apas, Cebu City |
Nickname(s) | VISCOM |
Patron | St. Jude Thaddaeus |
Motto(s) | "Committed to Serve for Lasting Peace and Progress in the Visayas" |
Anniversaries | 01 December |
Engagements | Internal Security Operations or Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA and local criminal elements |
Website | www.centcomafp.com |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtGen. Fernando M. Reyeg, PA[1] |
Notable commanders | Maj. Gen. Victor S. Ibrado AFP Maj. Gen. Romulo F. Yap AFP Maj. Gen. Jaime S. De Los Santos AFP Maj. Gen. Julius L. Javier AFP Lt. Gen. Emmanuel R. Teodosio AFP Lt. Gen. Samuel B. Bagasin AFP Lt. Gen. Cardozo M. Luna AFP Maj. Gen. Victor A. Mayo AFP Lt. Gen. Dionisio R. Santiago AFP Lt. Gen. Oscar T. Lactao AFP Lt. Gen. Roberto T. Ancan PA |
Insignia | |
Identification symbol | Central Command Emblem |
The Visayas Command (abbrv. as VISCOM) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified command in charge of all the visayas islands. It is responsible for the defense of these areas against external aggression, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency. It was formerly known as the Central Command (CENTCOM) before being effectively renamed on 11 August 2021 based on the approved memorandum from the Department of National Defense.