𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐍𝐃/𝐂𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐏 | 𝐎𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐅𝐏

At this critical juncture for our national security in the face of threats to our peace and regional stability, politically-motivated attempts to distract the Armed Forces of the Philippines from focusing on its mission are not only futile but also irresponsible.

The Department of National Defense, together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, is fully committed to upholding the tenets of the Constitution and our mandate to the Filipino people. As a professional and non-partisan organization, the DND and AFP remain steadfast defenders of our nation and our democratic institutions.

We fully support the anti-corruption campaign led by no less than the President as we collectively work towards a responsive, responsible, and just government for all. This is not just a government initiative—it is a national crusade for good governance, justice, and progress. We owe it to our veterans, our heroes, and to future generations to ensure that the Philippines is firmly grounded in integrity.

We reject all attempts to patronize the AFP by certain groups that insinuate or suggest unconstitutional, unilateral interventions by the former. The AFP abides by the constitution through the Chain of Command.

The strength of our Republic rests on the rule of law and the unity of our people. At this crucial time, we call on every Filipino to place their trust in our democratic institutions, to respect our processes, and to work together in the spirit of patriotism. True and lasting change can only come through peaceful, lawful, and democratic means.

Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr.

Secretary

Department of National Defense

General Romeo S. Brawner Jr PA

Chief of Staff

Armed Forces of the Philippines