DWDD: OFFICIAL STATEMENT | AFP denies link with the dubious group “PADEM”

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Aug 22): OFFICIAL STATEMENT  |  AFP denies link with the dubious group “PADEM”

  

CAMP GEN EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City (DWDD) – The Armed Fforces of the Philippines categorically denies the recent statement issued by a group that pretends to be representative of the men and women of the AFP and the Philippine National Police and called themselves the Patriotic and Democratic Movement (PADEM).

According to BGen Restituto Padilla, AFP spokesperson, the entire AFP along with all the men and women of the uniformed services and all our civilian personnel stand by the Constitutionally mandated government and unequivocally supports the Commander-in-Chief. The accusations and issues cited by the group are unfounded and uncalled for. Such issues are clearly politically motivated and a matter that the AFP does not and will not subscribe to. Current developments and issues that this group wishes to take advantage of is now being addressed by the DOJ and parties to a possible crime are now under detention.



Padilla added that we should respect these processes and not allow ourselves to be used by individuals or groups with vested interests. We appeal for sobriety, reason and patience as we await the results of these processes. We are the constitutionally mandated protectors of the people and will stand by our law abiding citizens whenever and wherever we are needed.

Having affirmed this, the AFP however, will not hesitate in acting against forces who shall undermine the stability and security of our country and those who wish to destabilize our nation thru unconstitutional means.

The AFP appeals to the public and the various political groups to respect the apolitical stance of the AFP and help bring unity and healing instead of fomenting divisiveness and collapse. ALS / MCAG

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