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Marcos support pledge to boost military's morale

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the pledge of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of all-out support for the troops will boost their morale.

'The Armed Forces of the Philippines expresses its gratitude to our President and Commander-in-Chief for his appreciation to the sacrifices of our soldiers in performing their mission to protect the people and the state,' the AFP said in a statement sent to The Manila Times on Sunday.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visits the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) 9th Infantry Division at Camp Elias Angeles and delivers a talk to troops on March 16, 2023. Photo from Presidential Communications Office