MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) warned the public against “disinformation” in social media posts claiming divisions within the military, political realignments or senior officers backing a political personality.
The AFP said claims of withdrawal of support for President Marcos and shifting allegiance to Vice President Sara Duterte are fake news and disinformation.
“These narratives are fake news and deliberate disinformation designed to sow confusion, mistrust, and division – both within the ranks and among the Filipino people,” the AFP said in a statement.
The military stressed that it remains united, professional and non-partisan.
“Let us be clear… Our loyalty is to the Constitution and the Filipino people – not to any political figure or agenda,” the AFP said.
The AFP urged the public “to be vigilant and verify information from credible and official sources, and refrain from sharing unverified content, saying it only fuels division and instability.”