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AFP remains ‘loyal to Constitution’ amid Sara’s ‘kill threat’ vs Marcos
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has called for public calm following Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged threat against President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. emphasized the troops' loyalty to the Constitution and the chain of command, assuring the public that the military remains a professional organization dedicated to its mandate.
In a virtual press conference, Duterte claimed she had instructed someone to kill Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez if she were to be killed.
Brawner urged unity and respect for nationalism to navigate the current challenging times, stressing the need to stand together against those who seek to divide the nation.
He also highlighted the AFP's commitment to remaining non-partisan and upholding democratic institutions and civilian authority as a cornerstone of national stability.
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has urged personalities to refrain from involving the military in partisan politics, emphasizing its non-partisan stance and loyalty to the Constitution and chain of command.
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Vice President Sara Duterte clarified her statement about having President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assassinated, explaining it was conditional and taken out of context.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. vowed to fight back against threats, including alleged kill remarks made against him.
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The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) has expressed strong condemnation of the assassination threat made by Vice President Sara Duterte against the First Couple and the Speaker of the House.
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AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. urged soldiers to remain loyal to the Philippine Constitution and uphold their sworn vows amidst current political turmoil.
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