A soldier's duty beyond politics

In an era when politics often dictates governance, they say that few public servants remain steadfast in their duty, untainted by personal ambitions or partisan loyalties.

- PIA ROCES MORATO

One such individual is National Security Adviser Eduardo Año, a man whose dedication to the Republic transcends administrations and political affiliations. NSA Año is not a  politician. He is a professional soldier who has spent 38 years of his life in the service of the nation, defending democracy, maintaining security and upholding the rule of law. His career speaks for itself – he has held the most critical security posts under three different administrations.

Under president Noynoy Aquino, he served as Commanding General of the Philippine Army. Under president Rodrigo Duterte, he rose to become chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and later secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Today, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., he serves as National Security Adviser and director general of the National Security Council (NSC).