New AFP officers urged: Be steadfast in defending country

By Catherine S. Valente

Dec 14, 2024 12:18 am

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday urged the new officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to not waver in defending the country in the face of 'evolving threats and modern warfare.'

In his speech during the AFP Major Services Officer Candidate Course (MS OCC) joint graduation ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, the president expressed confidence the new officers would stay true to their calling to defend the country and maintain peace.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated the strong commitment of his administration to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Photo courtesy of PCO

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