Romeo Espino
Romeo Espino | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| The 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.