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Security personnel assemble in front of the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on January 6, 2025. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File

Security personnel from the Philippine National Police ( PNP) , Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) assemble in front of the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on January 6, 2025, as they prepare for the "Pahalik' on January 7 as part of the annual Traslacion  of Jesus Nazareno on January 9, 2025. 

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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TRASLACION 2025

Bianca Dava

ABS-CBN News

<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/178305947134820250106-pahalik-preparation-quirino-grandstand-JC9407.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Security personnel assemble in front of the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on January 6, 2025. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday reaffirmed its professionalism and loyalty to the Constitution amid continuing calls from some groups for the military to intervene in the country’s political situation.</p><p>In a statement, the AFP said the loyalty of every military personnel “remains firmly anchored on the Constitution, the rule of law, and the duly constituted civilian authority.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/3/gatchalian-says-to-preside-over-sara-duterte-trial-1115">Gatchalian says to preside over Sara Duterte trial</a></div><p>It stressed that the military remains a professional and non-partisan institution committed to its constitutional mandate of defending the country’s sovereignty.</p><p>“The AFP strongly condemns any attempt to drag the organization into partisan politics, as its unwavering commitment to the Constitution remains paramount,” the military said.</p><p>The AFP also said it will continue to support lawful government efforts to uphold peace and order, protect national security, and safeguard the rights and welfare of all Filipinos.</p><p>The statement comes amid heightened political tensions as authorities ramp up security preparations for the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/3/impeachment-court-issues-directive-on-vp-sara-appearance-in-trial-1108">Senate impeachment court directs Sara Duterte to appear ‘in person or through counsel’ at July 6 impeachment trial</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/3/senators-hold-caucus-for-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial-1237">Senators hold caucus for Sara Duterte impeachment trial</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3H6Fu6ap3WY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/imicNYBUlQw?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday reaffirmed its professionalism and loyalty to the Constitution amid continuing calls from some groups for the military to intervene in the country’s political situation.</p>

The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday reaffirmed its professionalism and loyalty to the Constitution amid continuing calls from some groups for the military to intervene in the country’s political situation.

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AFP reiterates non-partisan stance amid calls for military intervention

Bianca Dava,

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Published July 03, 2026 02:25 PM PHT

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