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'Respect Constitution, remain loyal to republic'
Manila Bulletin
|December 19, 2025
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reminded newly-promoted officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that their promotion is a reaffirmation of their respect to the Constitution and loyalty to the republic.
"We are reminded today that this oath-taking is a reaffirmation of a sacred trust: The respect for the Constitution, service to the Filipino people, and loyalty to the Republic," Marcos said during the oath-taking ceremony of newly-promoted generals and flag officers of the AFP on Thursday, Dec. 18.
"This ceremony serves as a powerful affirmation that our loyalty is anchored to the Constitution, to our democratic institutions, and above all, to the people," Marcos added.
The Commander-in-Chief underscored that the stars they now wear symbolize the weight of their responsibility to protect the Filipino people, defend the country’s territorial integrity, and uphold democratic freedoms.
This story is from the December 19, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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