AFP denies walkout reports; manifesto seeks Gibo's ouster

A MANIFESTO circulating among active members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) seeks the ouster of Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., saying he lacks the competence to lead the Department of National Defense (DND) and the professionalism to take full responsibility for his actions.

The AFP did not issue a statement when asked about the manifesto but denied a related report posted by a retired general online about an alleged walkout by ranking military officials during a July 4 command conference to protest Teodoro's handling of the West Philippine Sea situation.