The Department of National Defense and Armed Forces of the Philippines are looking at a possible investigation of Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez and his delisting from the roll of reservists in the Philippine Marine Corps .
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense and Armed Forces of the Philippines are looking at a possible investigation of Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez and his delisting from the roll of reservists in the Philippine Marine Corps .
“Calls for them to ‘withdraw support’ will not amount to anything, but to a possible criminal investigation,” Teodoro said in a statement yesterday. Padilla said Alvarez is, of course, entitled to his own opinion, though the AFP thinks his call for a withdrawal of support “is an uncalled-for statement.”
The AFP had earlier and repeatedly assured that the military is united, non-partisan and professional, and will follow the chain of command, which is headed by the commander-in-chief. During a rally in Tagum City over the weekend, Alvarez said Marcos could lead the country into a potential war between China and the US.
“The leadership of our country should not be determined or left to be determined by the armed forces or any armed group. The political leadership in the Philippines should be settled through honest elections,” the senator said. “Former speaker Alvarez’s irresponsible remarks are not only seditious, but also undermine the stability of our government and the rule of law. We cannot allow such reckless behavior to go unchecked,” he emphasized.
“We must stand firm against any attempts to undermine the duly-elected government,” he said, adding that Alvarez’s statement was “a stark reminder of the importance of upholding the principles of democracy and the rule of law.”
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