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PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to be ready to secure and defend the Philippines against emerging threats.<\/p>\n
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Speaking to the newly-promoted generals and flag officers of the AFP in Malaca\u00f1ang, Marcos lamented the need for more efforts to strengthen the nation\u2019s internal security stance.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe must be ready. Our armed forces must be capable of securing and defending the archipelago from emerging threats. I urge you to ensure interoperatibility across the AFP,\u201d the President said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cYou must not only anticipate, but you must also be ready to adapt and respond to emerging national security and defense realities that exist in our country and in our region,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
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The Commander-in-Chief said that as the new leaders of the AFP, the newly-promoted generals and flag officers are expected to help ensure that the Armed Forces will be more agile, flexible, and responsive to better address emerging issues confronting the nation.<\/p>\n
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While he acknowledged the \u201cpositive and encouraging\u201d developments in the country\u2019s internal security situation, Marcos noted that much remains to be done.<\/p>\n
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The President also emphasized the importance of greater collaboration with other government agencies and civil society groups to come up with \u201cinnovative, effective, and efficient\u201d solutions to the challenges that stand in the way of achieving peace and unity.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe must maintain our vigilance and guard against those actors \u2013 whatever nature or form they may take \u2013 who would threaten and jeopardize the peace we have striven and fought for all these many years,\u201d Marcos said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI enjoin you to help ensure that the communities once beset by conflict are benefiting \u2013 and continue to benefit \u2013 from the gains of peace and our numerous development interventions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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Marcos expressed optimism that the newly-promoted AFP officials would perform their duty with \u201cstrength of character and utmost integrity, loyalty, and professionalism,\u201d saying these qualities are fundamental and core to the service as officers in the armed service.<\/p>\n
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The President said he expects them to be at the forefront, being familiar with present and new defense and security challenges the country is currently facing.<\/p>\n
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\u201cBe assured of this administration\u2019s unshakable commitment to their protection and their welfare, just as we in turn commit to ensure that all of you are provided with the necessary tools to perform your tasks and duties in the fulfillment of your service to our nation and our people,\u201d Marcos said.<\/p>\n
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Around 31 newly-promoted AFP generals and flag officers, including AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., took their oath before the Commander-in-Chief.<\/p>\n
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