“We must unite our gains and stand our momentum. In the face of any trial, the consistency and solidness of the army in the region will always be our best assurance,” 8th Infantry Division Commanding General Jet Velarmino said during the 8th ID 26th Anniversary.
Velarmino denied reports that dissatisfied members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are plotting a coup d’état against the administration of President Benigno Aquino III.
Amid coup allegations, Velarmino said that there is no need for a loyalty check among officers and troops of the AFP in the region.
He stressed that they are all loyal to the duly constituted authorities, loyal to the flag, country and people and the AFP is a professional organization.
“I assure you that our army in the region are focused on our mandate of protecting the people and the state,” he added.
The general also said that in his area, he has not heard about such coup and have not monitored any activity of its possibility among them.
Meanwhile, Lt. General John Bonafos, commander of the Central Command and the guest of Honor during the 8th ID anniversary said that AFP remains partisan-free and professional.
Bonafos assured thatthe AFP would do its mandate to protect the constitution and continue its mission to serve the Filipino people.
http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1221407131532
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