BBM to generals: Be loyal to country, Constitution

Amid claims of a destabilization plot against his administration among other security challenges, President Marcos yesterday reminded newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces to remain faithful to the Constitution and loyal to the country.

- HELEN FLORES

“I know that until the last hour of your last day in office, you will do your work that honors our oath, respects our uniform, earns the admiration of our peers and affirms the prestige that you have earned through a lifetime of service,” Marcos said in his speech after administering the oath of 39 newly promoted officers at Malacañang.

“That you will uphold the principles that made you patriots, professionals, always compliant with command, faithful to our Constitution, loyal to our country and mindful of our conscience,” the commander-in-chief said.

Marcos also directed the AFP officials to be cognizant of existing and emerging threats to the country that could jeopardize the peace efforts of the administration.

“There is much still left to do, missions to accomplish, service to be selflessly rendered to the people that we have all sworn to protect with our lives,” the President said, noting that the stars added on their shoulders are a reminder of heavier responsibilities.