• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has strongly debunked allegations of social media posts, claiming divisions within the military organization.
Withdrawal of support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and shifting allegiance to Vice President Sara Duterte are fake news and disinformation, a statement from the AFP said.
On Monday, Jan. 19, Marcos visited the Philippine Army’s 303rd Infantry Brigade headquarters in Barangay Minoyan, Murcia in Negros Occidental after attending the inauguration of the newly-established airport in Antique and leading the inspection of a water treatment facility in Barangay Salvacion also in Murcia.
In a statement, the AFP said the political realignments or senior officers backing a political personality and claims of division within the military form part of the disinformation campaign, which is designed to sow confusion, mistrust, and division – both within the ranks and among the Filipino people.
“Let us be clear: the AFP remains united, professional, and non-partisan. Our loyalty is to the Constitution and the Filipino people – not to any political figure or agenda,” it added.
The AFP encouraged the public to be vigilant, verify information from credible and official sources, and refrain from sharing unverified content that only fuels division and instability. | GB
