The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has distanced itself from political issues after former President Rodrigo Duterte accused President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. of being a drug addict and called on the military to protect the Constitution. The AFP spokesperson emphasized the non-partisan stance of the organization.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has stated that it does not want to be engaged in political issues following former President Rodrigo Duterte 's call for the military to protect the Constitution . The AFP spokesperson, Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla, emphasized in a press briefing that the AFP is a non-partisan organization and requested to be left out of political disputes. Duterte had accused the current president, Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.
, of being a drug addict and challenged the military to ensure the Constitution's protection. However, Marcos responded to Duterte's accusations, suggesting that the latter was taking fentanyl, which is highly addictive. Padilla also highlighted that the military should focus on more pressing issues rather than political noise
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