Jonathan Frederic De Santos

Philippine Army soldiers stand at attention during the celebration of the 126th Philippine Army Founding Anniversary in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on March 22, 2023. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17631897961571763189795064.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Philippine Army soldiers stand at attention during the celebration of the 126th Philippine Army Founding Anniversary in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on March 22, 2023. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File "/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Philippine Army soldiers stand at attention during the celebration of the 126th Philippine Army Founding Anniversary in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on March 22, 2023. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File </span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Commanding officers of the Army and Navy on Saturday reiterated the military’s commitment to the Constitution amid rumors of destabilization and ahead of parallel rallies of the Iglesia ni Cristo and of an organization led by retired military officers and personnel.</p><p>Both the INC, which has <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/14/inc-welcomes-public-to-3-day-rally-for-transparency-1657">a three-day rally planned at the Quirino Grandstand</a> in Manila and the United People’s Initiative, <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/14/authorities-finalize-security-preps-for-qc-rally-with-expected-crowd-of-300k-1326">which expects 300,000 people to mass up at the People Power Monument in Quezon City</a>, have said they will be holding peaceful gatherings.</p><p>&quot;As unfounded speculation continues to circulate, we fully support and adhere to the Armed Forces of the Philippines&#x27; commitment to integrity, unity, and respect for civilian authority,&quot; Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, Army commanding general, said in a statement.</p><p>He said that while the Army is ready to assist the Philippine National Police to maintain order, the military is &quot;firmly&quot; focused on external defense.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/14/afp-assessing-reports-of-possible-infiltrators-grenade-threats-in-upcoming-rallies-1434"><strong>AFP assessing reports of possible infiltrators, grenade threats in upcoming rallies<br/></strong></a></div><p>&quot;We firmly reject lawless and unconstitutional actions that will undermine our national security and stability,&quot; he said.</p><p>He also called on organizers of the weekend rallies and of anti-corruption protests planned for November 30 &quot;to be responsible for the well-being and safety of their participants, ensuring them a peaceful and safe exercise of their freedom of speech and expression.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>AFP: MILITARY WILL NOT VIOLATE CONSTITUTION<br/></strong></div><p>In a separate statement, Vice Adm. Jose Ma Ambrosio Ezpeleta made a similar call for protesters to make sure the rallies &quot;are safe, orderly, and true to their purpose.&quot;</p><p>He also called on Filipinos to &quot;remain vigilant in safeguarding national stability by carefully verifying information that may affect public safety, so together, we can uphold peace and order in our communities.&quot;</p><p>Both the Army and Navy chiefs stressed that their branches of service are professional and non-partisan organizations.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/14/afp-verifying-involvement-of-active-duty-soldier-in-alleged-destabilization-1429"><strong>‘No coup, no junta’: AFP verifying involvement of active-duty soldier in alleged destabilization<br/></strong></a></div><p>The Philippine Air Force has yet to issue a statement but has shared a statement issued by Gen Romeo Brawner Jr., Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff, on Friday.</p><p>&quot;With full conviction, I assure the public that the armed forces will not engage in any action that violates the Constitution. Not today, not tomorrow, and certainly not under my watch,&quot; he said.</p><p>Brawner also said the security sector is monitoring and validating &quot;information that may affect public safety or constitutional order&quot; in coordination with partner agencies.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>CO BREAKS SILENCE DAYS BEFORE SCHEDULED RALLIES</strong></div><p>On the same day, former congressman Zaldy Co — a former chair of the House appropriations panel and a central figure in the flood-control scandal that has launched a series of protests — claimed in a video posted from abroad that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez were <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/15/zaldy-co-senate-ombudsman-should-probe-romualdez-and-marcos-over-alleged-p100-b-insertion-1249">behind P100 billion in &quot;insertions&quot; in the 2025 national budget.</a></p><p>He has also since claimed Marcos Jr. and Romualdez received kickbacks from the flood-control projects.</p><div><strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/14/-pure-hearsay-malaca-ang-disputes-zaldy-co-s-accusations-vs-marcos-pangandaman-1731">‘Pure hearsay’: Malacañang disputes Zaldy Co’s accusations vs Marcos, Pangandaman</a> </strong></div>

<p>Commanding officers of the Army and Navy on Saturday reiterated the military’s commitment to the Constitution amid rumors of destabilization and ahead of parallel rallies of the Iglesia ni Cristo and of an organization led by retired military officers and personnel.</p>

Commanding officers of the Army and Navy on Saturday reiterated the military’s commitment to the Constitution amid rumors of destabilization and ahead of parallel rallies of the Iglesia ni Cristo and of an organization led by retired military officers and personnel.

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Army, Navy reiterate commitment to constitution amid destabilization rumors

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Published Nov 15, 2025 03:07 PM PHT

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