Romeo Espino

Romeo Espino
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
In office
January 15, 1972 – August 15, 1981
PresidentFerdinand Marcos
Preceded byManuel Yan
Succeeded byFabian Ver
Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP
In office
January 13, 1971 – May 29, 1972
Preceded byEugenio Acab
Succeeded byRafael Ileto
Commanding General, Philippine Army
In office
January 13, 1967 – May 29, 1968
Preceded bySantos Garcia
Succeeded byRuben Maglaya
Personal details
Born
Romeo C. Espino

(1914-12-20)December 20, 1914
DiedFebruary 17, 2003(2003-02-17) (aged 88)
Resting placeLibingan ng mga Bayani
SpouseBella Espino
Children5
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines
Military service
Allegiance Philippines
Branch/servicePhilippine Army
Years of service1941–1980
Commands
Battles/warsWorld War II
Communist rebellion in the Philippines
Moro conflict

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 1980.