The Armed Forces of the Philippines is mandated to serve and protect the people and secure the sovereignty of the state and the integrity of its national territory from internal and external threats. In view thereof, the AFP pledges allegiance to the Filipino people, adheres to the principle of supremacy of civilian authority over the military at all times and vows to uphold and defend the Constitution.
In realizing the AFP mandate, the Nurse Corps, AFP recognizes and gives priority to the enhancement of nursing care delivery system in order to best serve the interest of military personnel, their dependents and authorized civilians. Hence, the transformation of the Nurse Corps into a knowledge-based, competency-based and values-based organization is the thrust of the Office of The Chief Nurse, AFP.
The Nurse Corps AFP, is committed to provide a comprehensive and quality nursing care services to all military personnel, their dependents and authorized civilians.
VisionThe Nurse Corps, AFP, a value-driven organization, as the best provider of highly specialized, proactive and relevant military nursing services in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. A center of excellence where military nurses not only commit themselves to service but in the pursuit of personal and professional development toward the achievement of the goal of the AFP Nursing Service.
Core Purpose