Military, police deny rumors of resignations in support of Rodrigo Duterte
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Military, police deny rumors of resignations in support of Rodrigo Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte walks past honor guards as he is accorded with foyer honors upon his arrival at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Change of Command Ceremony on April 18, 2018. Ace Morandante, Presidential Photo/File

MANILA — The Philippine military and national police on Thursday said rumors of personnel resigning in support of former President Rodrigo Duterte were unverified.
MANILA — The Philippine military and national police on Thursday said rumors of personnel resigning in support of former President Rodrigo Duterte were unverified.
Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson BGen. Jean Fajardo said there was no confirmed information on the supposed resignations.
Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson BGen. Jean Fajardo said there was no confirmed information on the supposed resignations.
She also denied reports that some police personnel were in tears during the implementation of the Interpol notice for Duterte on Tuesday. A viral video on social media made it appear as though officers were wiping their tears when they were actually drying their sweat, she said.
She also denied reports that some police personnel were in tears during the implementation of the Interpol notice for Duterte on Tuesday. A viral video on social media made it appear as though officers were wiping their tears when they were actually drying their sweat, she said.
“Ang init, andaming tao. Imagine niyo ‘yong suot ng mga pulis natin – naka-camouflage, naka-lousy cap, grabe ‘yong pawis,” she said.
“Ang init, andaming tao. Imagine niyo ‘yong suot ng mga pulis natin – naka-camouflage, naka-lousy cap, grabe ‘yong pawis,” she said.
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But she reminded police personnel to remain apolitical and non-partisan and to observe certain policies when airing their sentiments on social media.
But she reminded police personnel to remain apolitical and non-partisan and to observe certain policies when airing their sentiments on social media.
“There are certain ethical standards and norms po within the PNP in expressing your views, especially since we know that the PNP is an apolitical and non-partisan organization. Again, we respect their views, but airing these views while you’re inside the PNP is akin to being partisan, and that’s not right,” she said.
“There are certain ethical standards and norms po within the PNP in expressing your views, especially since we know that the PNP is an apolitical and non-partisan organization. Again, we respect their views, but airing these views while you’re inside the PNP is akin to being partisan, and that’s not right,” she said.
Meanwhile, Armed Forces spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla urged the public to exercise critical discernment and avoid spreading unconfirmed information, as she reiterated that the military remains non-partisan.
Meanwhile, Armed Forces spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla urged the public to exercise critical discernment and avoid spreading unconfirmed information, as she reiterated that the military remains non-partisan.
“The AFP remains a professional, unified, and non-partisan institution, committed to its constitutional mandate of defending the nation and serving the Filipino people. Our personnel continues to remain focused on our sworn duty, upholding the rule of law and the chain of command,” she said in a statement.
“The AFP remains a professional, unified, and non-partisan institution, committed to its constitutional mandate of defending the nation and serving the Filipino people. Our personnel continues to remain focused on our sworn duty, upholding the rule of law and the chain of command,” she said in a statement.
Philippine Air Force spokesperson Col. Ma Consuelo Castillo also said the organization has not monitored unrest nor noted any personnel resignations.
Philippine Air Force spokesperson Col. Ma Consuelo Castillo also said the organization has not monitored unrest nor noted any personnel resignations.
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“The PAF Command ensures that our personnel continue to embody professionalism and loyalty to our flag and people, while maintaining absolute political neutrality,” she told reporters in a text message.
“The PAF Command ensures that our personnel continue to embody professionalism and loyalty to our flag and people, while maintaining absolute political neutrality,” she told reporters in a text message.
Philippine Army spokesperson Louie Dema-Ala had a similar response to media queries, saying the military remains intact with high morale.
Philippine Army spokesperson Louie Dema-Ala had a similar response to media queries, saying the military remains intact with high morale.
“We have not received any report na ‘yong mga sundalo nagre-resign. Kung social media lang ‘yang basis natin, definitely, ‘di natin mapaniwalaan ‘yan. But currently, wala tayong nare-receive na reports, actual na mga sundalo, Philippine Army, na nagre-resign,” she said in a telephone interview.
“We have not received any report na ‘yong mga sundalo nagre-resign. Kung social media lang ‘yang basis natin, definitely, ‘di natin mapaniwalaan ‘yan. But currently, wala tayong nare-receive na reports, actual na mga sundalo, Philippine Army, na nagre-resign,” she said in a telephone interview.
(We have not received any report that soldiers are resigning. If we’re just relying on social media, definitely, we cannot believe that. But currently, we haven’t received any actual reports of soldiers, Philippine Army, resigning.)
(We have not received any report that soldiers are resigning. If we’re just relying on social media, definitely, we cannot believe that. But currently, we haven’t received any actual reports of soldiers, Philippine Army, resigning.)
Philippine Navy spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos also said that the organization adheres to the chain of command.
Philippine Navy spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos also said that the organization adheres to the chain of command.
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“The Philippine Navy assures all Filipinos that we uphold the highest standard of professionalism. Every sailor and marine will remain loyal to the Constitution and to the oath that we took to serve the country and the Filipino people,” he said.
“The Philippine Navy assures all Filipinos that we uphold the highest standard of professionalism. Every sailor and marine will remain loyal to the Constitution and to the oath that we took to serve the country and the Filipino people,” he said.
Padilla asked for restraint and unity among the Filipinos amid the rising political tensions.
Padilla asked for restraint and unity among the Filipinos amid the rising political tensions.
“Maging mapanuri at responsable sa pagkuha at pagpapalaganap ng impormasyon, lalo na sa mga isyung maaaring magdulot ng pagkakawatak-watak,” she said.
“Maging mapanuri at responsable sa pagkuha at pagpapalaganap ng impormasyon, lalo na sa mga isyung maaaring magdulot ng pagkakawatak-watak,” she said.
(Be discerning and responsible in gathering and spreading information, especially on issues that may cause division.)
(Be discerning and responsible in gathering and spreading information, especially on issues that may cause division.)
“We call on all Filipinos to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. Let us prioritize unity and allow the legal processes to unfold. We have full confidence in our institutions to handle this matter with due diligence,” Padilla said.
“We call on all Filipinos to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. Let us prioritize unity and allow the legal processes to unfold. We have full confidence in our institutions to handle this matter with due diligence,” Padilla said.
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