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Katrina Domingo

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MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ sergeants major on Friday reiterated their support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., stressing that the Chief Executive remains the “duly elected Commander-in-Chief” of the Philippines amid rumors of destabilization and military unrest. Nearly 200 sergeant majors expressed their confidence in the Marcos Jr. administration during their annual traditional dinner with the President in Malacañang, and thanked the Commander-in-Chief for increasing the daily allowance of soldiers to P350. “A simple thank you may not fully capture the depth of your love for our soldiers… but we assure you that our soldiers remain highly professional, disciplined, united in purpose,” said FCMS Feliciano M. Lazo, who delivered a speech in behalf of other sergeants major in the country.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/25/pnp-to-deploy-over-9-000-cops-for-nov-30-trillion-peso-march-1700">PNP to deploy over 9,000 cops for Nov. 30 ‘Trillion Peso March’</a></div>“We reaffirm our pledge to the flag, to the Constitution and our duly-elected commander-in-chief and that is you, sir,” he said.“We remain apolitical and fully committed to preserving unity among Filipinos.”The Council of the Sergeants Major was “created to provide sound advice to the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines,” Lazo said.These set of officials are also “in charge of the formulation of plans and policies that advance the development and plans for the Armed Forces of the Philippines,” he said.The council also thanked the Marcos Jr. administration for funding the post-graduate education of several of its members, noting that 2 sergeants major have already completed their Masters in National Security Administration, while 4 others are set to graduate in December.Marcos Jr. thanked the officials for remaining steadfast to their constitutional duty despite global tensions, pressures on the economy and the spread of false narratives, especially online.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/27/300-000-expected-to-join-nov-30-edsa-rally-pnp-1047">300,000 expected to join Nov 30 EDSA rally - PNP </a> </div>“In these challenging times when uncertainty tries to cloud our vision, one truth remains clear: Our republic endures because those who protect it do not fall,” the Commander-in-Chief said. “Inuulit ko ang aking pasasalamat sa inyong taos pusong paglilingkod lalo na sa pagsubok ng ating pagkakaisa. Hindi tayo maliligaw kapag sama-sama tayo sa ating layunin,” the President said.“‘Wag tayo magpapadala sa ingay ng kasinungalingan sa gitna ng pagpapakalat ng maling impormasyon para sa ating pagkakawatak-watak. Tumindig tayo sa katotohanan,” he said. “Stand firm, lead as you always have with integrity. Help build a force where every soldier is empowered to rise to every challenge.”Marcos Jr.’s dinner with military officials came days before the November 30 protests — the third mass protest in the last 3 months that decry the rampant corruption in government.Earlier this month, talk of a possible military reset surfaced, but was immediately downplayed by the AFP leadership.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/26/-no-reset-plot-afp-says-no-military-junta-within-ranks-0833">&#x27;No reset plot&#x27;: AFP says no military junta within ranks</a> </div>

The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ sergeants major on Friday reiterated their support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ sergeants major on Friday reiterated their support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

‘We remain apolitical’: Military advisers pledge support for Marcos Jr. amid destabilization rumors

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‘We remain apolitical’: Military advisers pledge support for Marcos Jr. amid destabilization rumors

Katrina Domingo,

ABS-CBN News

Published November 28, 2025 07:25 PM PHT

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