MANILA, Philippines- Tiniyak ni Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. na walang mangyayaring kudeta sa ilalim ng kanyang liderato sa gitna ng espekulasyon ng ‘internal unrest’ sa loob ng militar.
Sa katunayan, muling pinagtibay ni Brawner ang “unwavering commitment” ng organisasyon sa Saligang Batas at sa “chain of command.”
“As long as I serve as Chief of Staff, no coup shall happen. Not on my watch. We will not be shaken by rumor, nor outmaneuvered by noise,” ang sinabi ni Brawner.
“Let me reassure our countrymen that the AFP remains strong, professional, and firmly loyal to the chain of command. We are a disciplined institution, grounded in respect for the Constitution, civilian authority, and the rule of law,” aniya pa rin.
Binalaan naman ni Brawner ang mga nagpapakalat ng disinformation at hindi pagkakasundo sa militar.
Tiniyak ni Brawner na mahaharap ang mga ito sa “broader consequences” sa ginagawang paninira sa AFP.
“To those who persist in creating instability, I offer this not as a rebuke, but as a reminder. Do not sow doubt among the very ranks that safeguard our democracy. Do not attempt to influence or mislead soldiers who serve quietly, honorably, and with steadfast loyalty to our Constitution and our country,” giit ni Brawner.
“Frustration is not a license to target your protectors. Attacking the Armed Forces with baseless narratives only threatens to weaken an institution that exists to defend us all,” dagdag na wika nito.
Dahil dito, hinikayat ni Brawner ang publiko na maging mapagmatyag at alamin ang tunay na mga alalahanin mula sa walang basehang mga haka-haka lalo na tungkol sa public institutions at national security.
“Let us not be adversaries in the same nation we all claim to love. Let us be better stewards of our words, platforms, and influence, because patriotism is not measured by how loudly we speak, but by how wisely we choose unity over division, and nation-building over disruption,” ang tinuran ni Brawner. Kris Jose
