AFP backs anti-corruption drive, ready to support PNP in rallies

Updated Tue, September 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM Published Tue, September 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has declared its support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s anti-corruption efforts and affirmed its readiness to assist the Philippine National Police (PNP) in maintaining peace and order during the planned September 21 rallies.

AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla stated that the military has been on red alert since September 12, a standard security protocol for anticipated large public gatherings, to prepare for any eventuality.

Padilla clarified that the AFP's red alert status is a proactive measure for national security and not politically motivated, emphasizing that the PNP leads security operations with the AFP in a supporting role.

The AFP remains committed to its core mandates of territorial defense and supporting law enforcement while monitoring potential security threats related to the rallies.

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