PRESIDENT Marcos reminded newly promoted generals the Armed Forces to remain faithful to the Constitution and loyal to the country.
Marcos made the remark after rumors of an internal destabilization plot against administration have surfaced, with former military and police officials suspected of being the agents behind it.
“I know that until the last hour of your last day in office, you will do your work that honors our oath, respects our uniform, earns the admiration of our peers and affirms the prestige that you have earned through a lifetime of service,” Marcos said in his speech after administering the oath of 39 newly promoted officers at Malacañang.
“That you will uphold the principles that made you patriots, professionals, always compliant with command, faithful to our Constitution, loyal to our country and mindful of our conscience,” he said.
Marcos however expressed confidence the AFP members would remain committed to their sworn duties to protect and serve the country and the Filipino people.
“The people we serve and the Republic we defend and love, have great expectations of you. Let’s not let them down,” he said.
Last week, Marcos said he does not see the need to conduct loyalty checks among the active members of the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces. (GP)
