AFP supports PRRD’s effort to bring lasting peace, development

MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) strongly supports all efforts of the Duterte administration to bring about peace and development in the country.

This was emphasized by AFP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bienvenido Datuin when sought for a comment on the Chief Executive’s decision to start peace negotiations again with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front.

“The AFP supports the administration in all its efforts and initiatives to bring just and lasting peace and development for the country,” Datuin said Thursday.

He also stressed that the AFP will continue performing its mission and mandate of protecting the people and securing the state. (PNA)

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