The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its loyalty to the Constitution amid circulating rumors of an alleged coup attempt against the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
In a media interview on Friday, November 14, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said the military remains professional and disciplined despite calls from certain groups urging soldiers to join rallies or support alleged destabilization efforts.
“We remain professional. So, disiplinado po ‘yong ating mga sundalo. Kaya itong mga nananawagan po na sumama ang mga sundalo sa mga rallies, o kaya sa mga panawagan nila ng kudeta, ‘wag na po kayong umasa,” Brawner stated.
He stressed that the AFP will abide by the rule of law and will not partake in any unconstitutional acts.
“Ang Armed Forces of the Philippines ay hindi gagawa ng unconstitutional activites. […] We will stick to the rule of law at hindi po tayo lalabag dito. Hindi po tayo magkukudeta. Hindi tayo magmi-military junta. Dahil ang kawawa po ay ang ating bansa ‘pag ginawa natin ito,” he added.
The Palace earlier expressed full confidence in both the AFP and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to uphold their duties, despite reports that some retired officials have been encouraging the military to withdraw support from the Marcos administration.