AFP Visayas Command

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Visayas Command, AFP
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YOUR SERVANT IN THE VISAYAS
Active01 December 2001 (Celebrated Founding)
CountryPhilippines Philippines
RoleConventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations
Part ofUnder the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Garrison/HQCamp LapuLapu, Barangay Apas, Cebu City
Nickname(s)VISCOM
PatronSt. Jude Thaddaeus
Motto(s)"Committed to Serve for Lasting Peace and Progress in the Visayas"
Anniversaries01 December
EngagementsInternal Security Operations or Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA and local criminal elements
Websitewww.centcomafp.com
Commanders
Current
commander		Maj. Gen. Robert C. Dauz, 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 one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Unified Commands combating terrorism and insurgency in the Visayas Region. The command was formerly known as the Central Command (CENTCOM) which was renamed VISCOM effective 11 August 2021 based on the approved memorandum from the Philippines' Department of National Defense.

History[]

On May 17, 1942, the 3rd Military Area (3MA), the original unit of the present-day Central Command, was organized and activated as a wartime military unit under the United States Armed Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) to provide an effective defense against the Japanese invaders. The 3MA provided command and control to all allied forces including Filipino scouts and guerillas in the Visayas and Mindanao region. Its headquarters then was at Camp Guadalupe in what is now Barangay Guadalupe. After the war, the 3MA was transferred to its present location in Camp Lapu-Lapu in what was then the Lahug District of Cebu City. The foundation of the present Barangay Apas and the subsequent evolution of neighboring barangays into highly urbanized areas took their roots from the establishment of Camp Lapu-Lapu. From being the 3MA Headquarters, the place metamorphosed into several military headquarters after the Second World War. It was the Battalion Combat Team in the 1950s and then later as CEMCOM that covered the Mindanao military operation during the Muslim rebellion in the 1970s. Later, the place became home of the 3rd Brigade Separate with former President Fidel V Ramos then as a Philippine Army general, serving as one of its commanders prior to his stint as a PC Chief. Subsequently, the area became home to the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) of the Philippine Army in 1975. Further reorganization of the AFP in the late 80s, transferred the 3ID to Jamindan, Capiz, and the subsequent creation of the Regional Unified Command (RUC). The RUC later merged with other regional commands to form the Visayas Command (VISCOM). VISCOM was organized as an operating unit of the AFP to control Internal Security Operation (ISO) in the Visayas, which then became the forefather of the present-day Central Command (CENTCOM), AFP. [2]

On August 11, 2021, the name of the Central Command was reverted back to its original name as the Visayas Command.[3]

Lineage of Commanding Officers[]

  • BrigGen Jesus R Hermosa AFP 29 March 1988 – 14 December 1988
  • BrigGen Rolando Q Antonio AFP 14 December 1988 – 8 July 1989
  • BrigGen Renato V Palma AFP 8 July 1989 – 28 January 1990
  • MajGen Romeo R Zulueta AFP 28 January 1990 – 26 December 1992
  • MajGen Thelmo Y Cunanan AFP 26 December 1992 – 24 August 1993
  • MajGen Romulo F Yap AFP 24 August 1993 – 12 April 1994
  • MajGen Ruperto A Ambil AFP 12 April 1994 – 8 August 1995
  • MajGen Renato M Garcia AFP 8 August 1995 – 26 June 1997
  • MajGen Jose C Lapus AFP 26 June 1997 – 1 June 1998
  • MajGen Victor A Mayo AFP 29 July 1998 – 11 April 1999
  • MajGen Victor U Garcia AFP 9 June 1998 – 21 July 1998
  • MajGen Victor U Garcia AFP 5 May 1999 – 27 October 1999
  • MajGen Santos B Gabison Jr AFP 27 October 1999 – 23 May 2000
  • MajGen Julius L Javier AFP 23 May 2000 – 12 August 2000
  • MajGen Jaime S De Los Santos AFP 23 May 2000 – 23 October 2000
  • RAdm Napoleon C Baylon AFP 23 October 2000 – 3 March 2001
  • MajGen Julius L Javier AFP 3 March 2001 – 17 July 2001
  • LtGen Dionisio R Santiago AFP 17 July 2001 – 13 April 2002
  • LtGen Jacinto C Ligot AFP 13 April 2002 – 17 August 2004
  • LtGen Emmanuel R Teodosio AFP 17 August 2004 – 21 January 2006
  • LtGen Samuel B Bagasin AFP 21 January 2006 – 2 August 2006
  • LtGen Cardozo M Luna AFP 2 August 2006 – 30 August 2007
  • MajGen Victor S Ibrado AFP 30 August 2007 – 16 May 2008
  • LtGen Pedro Ike I Inserto AFP 16 May 2008 – 21 January 2009
  • LtGen Armando L Cunanan AFP 21 January 2009 – 16 June 2009
  • LtGen Isagani C. Cachuela AFP 16 June 2009 – to 2 November 2009
  • LtGen Ralph A. Villanueva AFP 2 November 2009 – 17 Aug 2012
  • MajGen Jose Mabanta Jr. 17 Aug 2012 – 10 December 2012
  • RAdm Jose Luis Alano 10 December 2012 – 8 April 2013
  • LtGen Roy O. Deveraturda AFP 8 April 2013 – 3 Dec 2013
  • LtGen John S. Bonafos AFP 3 Dec 2013 – 11 Aug 2014
  • LtGen Nicanor M. Vivar AFP 15 Aug 2014 – 11 Aug 2016
  • LtGen Raul Del Rosario AFP 11 August 2016 – 7 December 2016
  • LtGen Oscar T. Lactao AFP 7 December 2016 – 11 December 2017
  • LtGen Paul T. Atal AFP 11 December 2017 – 22 November 2018
  • LtGen Noel S. Clement AFP 22 November 2018 – 31 October 2019 (as Officer in Charge from 24 September 2019 to 31 October 2019)
  • Lt Gen Roberto T. Ancan AFP 31 October 2019 – August 21, 2021
  • MajGen Pio Q. Diñoso AFP 21 August 2021 - 23 September 2021 (acting capacity)[3]
  • MajGen Robert C. Dauz AFP 23 September 2021 - present [1]

Organization[]

The following are the units that are under the Central Command.

  • 3rd Infantry Division, PA
  • 8th Infantry Division, PA
  • Tactical Operations Wing Central, PAF
  • Naval Forces Central, PN
  • 53rd Engineer Brigade, PA
  • 4th CEISG, CEISSAFP
  • 3rd Civil Relations Group, CRSAFP
  • Military Intelligence Groups (6,7, and 8), ISAFP

Operations[]

  • Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army
  • Anti-terrorist operations against known terror groups operating in their AOR.

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Duterte names new chiefs for AFP Visayas, Western Mindanao". Rappler. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. ^ www.centcomafp.com
  3. ^ a b "Diñoso installed as new military commander in Visayas". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 23 August 2021.

Coordinates: 10°20′8.46″N 123°54′9.05″E / 10.3356833°N 123.9025139°E / 10.3356833; 123.9025139


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