PBBM to soldiers: Serve the citizenry, protect the homeland

Photo screengrab from RTVM/YT

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet

“Panata ito ng katapatan sa tungkulin at paninindigan para sa bayan.”

At the oath-taking ceremony of 29 newly promoted generals and flag officers and 14 newly commissioned second lieutenants and ensigns from Foreign Pre-Commission Training Institutions (FPCTIs) on Wednesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. honored the indispensable contributions of the Armed Forces in serving the country and allied nations in times of need.

This, as Marcos reminded the soldiers of their Constitutional duty to serve the citizenry and protect the archipelagic Southeast Asian nation amid various challenges.

President Marcos said in his speech, “Beyond immediate disaster response, we are also seeing the fruits of your service in long-term national peace and stability. More cities and provinces have been declared as areas of stable internal peace and security —marking a sustained progress in our pursuit for peace.”

He added further, “Through joint and multinational exercises, such as Balikatan 40, ALON, Talisman Sabre, and other engagements across the Indo-Pacific, you continue to sharpen our national defense posture.”

The Commander in Chief, meanwhile, emphasized the omnipresent threats that necessitate the need for a stronger and better-equipped armed forces, noting that such is aimed at weakening social foundations and undermining the integrity of Philippine democracy.

The President concluded his remarks by reaffirming his support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), vowing to do so for the welfare and future of Filipinos and of the Philippines.

av

Popular

DFA: PBBM to champion PH interests at 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet In a pre-departure briefing on Friday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Spokesperson Angelica Escalona announced the attendance of President Ferdinand R....

Teodoro warned military takeover would bring consequences similar to Myanmar

By Patrick de Jesus | PTV News Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned that a military takeover would bring more consequences for the Philippines. This comes...

PBBM vows continued 4PH expansion

By Brian Campued President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reiterated his administration’s commitment to provide every Filipino family with a safe, decent, and affordable...

Palace questions credibility of citizen complaint submitted to ICI

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet On the heels of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure’s (ICI) receipt of a letter of sentiment from a private citizen on...