The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Saturday issued a stern warning against “disinformation” circulating online that claims there are internal rifts, political realignments, or senior officers backing specific political figures.
In a statement, the military leadership clarified that the AFP remains a united, professional, and non-partisan institution.
The military tagged the rumors as a deliberate attempt to sow “confusion, mistrust, and division” within the service and among the general public.
“Our loyalty is to the Constitution and the Filipino people—not to any political figure or agenda,” the AFP statement read.
The military also dismissed the necessity of a loyalty check following the recent dismissal of Colonel Audie Mongao, a Philippine Army officer who was removed from service over controversial political statements made online.
The AFP urged the public to remain vigilant and verify any information through official and credible channels before sharing content that could compromise national stability.
These rumors surfaced following a series of anti-corruption rallies late last year centered on a multi-billion peso flood control scandal. At that time, the AFP also denied reports that soldiers were being encouraged to join protests or support a coup d’etat.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently echoed this sentiment during a ceremony for new military generals, reminding the leadership that the military’s mandate is anchored strictly to the Constitution and the citizenry.
