Romeo Espino | |
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Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
In office January 15, 1972 – August 15, 1981 | |
President | Ferdinand Marcos |
Preceded by | Manuel Yan |
Succeeded by | Fabian Ver |
Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP | |
In office January 13, 1971 – May 29, 1972 | |
Preceded by | Eugenio Acab |
Succeeded by | Rafael Ileto |
Commanding General, Philippine Army | |
In office January 13, 1967 – May 29, 1968 | |
Preceded by | Santos Garcia |
Succeeded by | Ruben Maglaya |
Personal details | |
Born | Romeo C. Espino December 20, 1914 |
Died | February 17, 2003 | (aged 88)
Resting place | Libingan ng mga Bayani |
Spouse | Bella Espino |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Philippines |
Branch/service | Philippine Army |
Years of service | 1941–1980 |
Commands | |
Battles/wars | World 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.