Marcos calls on AFP to ensure credible elections

Manila Bulletin

President Marcos has called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming 2025 polls, citing its crucial role in ensuring peaceful and credible elections.  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/2/20/marcos-afp-ensure-credible-elections  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manilabulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00In line with our shared mandate to protect the people and the state, and to secure the

00:09country's sovereignty and the integrity of our national territory, the AFP reaffirms

00:15its commitment during the Solidarity PAC signing for the 2025 national and local elections.

00:23Once again, we find ourselves at the critical juncture where we have to preserve not only

00:30the integrity of our election, but the very ethos of our democracy.

00:36As a nation that deeply values and honors our right to vote, we are counting on the

00:41Armed Forces to ensure a peaceful, credible, and orderly conduct of the electoral process

00:47that Filipinos expect from us.

00:50We cannot fail them.

00:52To our esteemed officials and graduates today, be among those who stand at the forefront

00:58as we march towards a secure, prosperous, and thriving Bagong Pilipinas, a Bagong Pilipinas

01:05we all aspire for.

01:07Let us all be shining examples of how Bagong Pilipinas should be – disciplined, patriotic,

01:15and ever committed to the greater good for the greatest number.

01:20Be assured that this administration stands with you, side by side, in upholding peace,

01:26democracy, and the rule of law.

01:29As your Commander-in-Chief, I offer you my salute and express my utmost appreciation

01:34to all your selfless sacrifices and services, not only to get to this point, but all through

01:41the years of your duty.

01:43This of course extends to your families and loved ones who have had their fair share of

01:49sacrifices to support you in your career.

01:54To quote Winston Churchill during the Second World War, those who wait for their loved

02:05ones to come back from war also serve.

02:10Once again, congratulations to all of you.

02:12Maraming salamat.

02:13Mabuhay ang sandatahang lakas ng Pilipinas.

02:16Mabuhay ang Bagong Pilipinas.

02:18Bagong Pilipinas.

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