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Military spox says AFP always professional, non-partisan

Philippine News Agency

By Priam Nepomuceno
March 12, 2025, 2:51 pm

MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday maintained that it remains professional and non-partisan even as it remains focused on its core mission of safeguarding national security and maintaining stability.

This, as the military maintained that the arrest of former president Rodrigo R. Duterte is a law enforcement matter and outside of its jurisdiction.

"The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte is a matter of law enforcement, and therefore, outside the AFP's direct purview. The AFP remains strictly professional and non-partisan," AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said in a statement.

Padilla said the AFP is actively monitoring developments and is prepared to respond appropriately to any threats to peace and order.

She also assured the public that the AFP will continue to maintain a high state of readiness.

"Speculations of military action or unrest (have) no basis. We remain to be solid and professional, unequivocally committed to the chain of command and the democratic institutions of the Philippines," Padilla said.

Aside from this, she also called on all Filipinos to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.

"Let us prioritize unity and allow the legal processes to unfold. We have full confidence in our institutions to handle this matter with due diligence," Padilla said. (PNA)