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AFP commanders firm on nonpartisanship amid pressure to abandon Marcos
Six regional commands of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have reaffirmed their loyalty to the Constitution and pledged to remain nonpartisan, amid calls for the military to withdraw support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The commanders leading Northern Luzon Command, Southern Luzon Command, Visayas Command, Western Mindanao Command, National Capital Region Command, and Eastern Mindanao Command each released individual statements.
These statements reinforce the position of AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr., emphasizing the military's commitment to upholding the Constitution and avoiding political intervention.
Maj. Gen. Gregorio B. Hernandez Jr. of the National Capital Region Command underscored the military's role in maintaining order and protecting public safety ahead of upcoming protests.
He urged organizers and participants to conduct their activities peacefully and warned against letting political noise disrupt the city.
Visayas Command's Lt. Gen. Fernando Reyeg also highlighted the importance of unity and compassion as communities in their region continue to recover from recent calamities.
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