Primordial in every action taken by the Armed Forces of the Philippines is its constitutional duty to protect the people and the state. It shall always be true and committed to its mission of safeguarding our country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Our troops are resolute in ensuring that the interests of the Filipino people in the West Philippine Sea are protected. Guided by the President's vision, which he emphasized in his message yesterday, our troops will always be ready to provide a safer, more peaceful and progressive country.
Likewise, the AFP recognizes the need for all Filipinos to unite in facing external challenges and in advancing our national interest. We ask for their support and prayer as we, and our comrades in the Philippine Coast Guard, conduct maritime patrols to protect and preserve what rightfully belongs to us.///
