11 Facts About Romeo Espino

Romeo C Espino was a Filipino general who served as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 1972 to 1980.

Romeo Espino finished his college education at the University of the Philippines in 1937.

Romeo Espino joined the Philippine Army in 1941 as a Reserve Officers' Training Corps officer and fought against the Japanese during their occupation of the Philippines in World War II.

Romeo Espino served as Commanding General of the Philippine Army from January 13,1967, until May 29,1968.

Romeo Espino was an implementer of the martial law of President Marcos.

Romeo Espino was named part of the Rolex 12 due to being a close associate of Marcos.

Romeo Espino led the military against the Communist rebellion of the New People's Army and the Moro National Liberation Front in the Moro conflict.

Romeo Espino was credited for the arrest of NPA leader Bernabe Buscayno and defector Victor Corpus in 1976.

Romeo Espino ended his tenure on August 15,1981, and was replaced by Fabian Ver.

Romeo Espino died on February 17,2003, and was buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani by virtue of being a former Chief of Staff.

Romeo Espino was married to Bella Romeo Espino with whom he had five children.