00:00The former president can go on satellite radio, grab a bullhorn or megaphone for a loud and
00:05clearing call to all the men and women in uniform to gather and mount a coup against
00:09the Commander-in-Chief, but he will only hear all the sounds of crickets chirping
00:14in the background for a response. PTB's Patrick Diasus on the AFP Chief of Staff
00:19assuring the public all chiefs in the service of commands of the military are
00:23solidly behind the chain of command and the leadership of their Commander-in-Chief.
00:30Amid the current political tensions, the Armed Forces of the Philippines shrugged off the need
00:35for a loyalty check within their ranks. AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Browner Jr.
00:41had earlier urged soldiers to remain professional and continue fulfilling their duty to uphold the
00:47Constitution. At this point, sir, there is no need for loyalty checks. Our Chief of Staff has
00:53already stated that he trusts that each soldier will perform its mandate accordingly and remain
01:00professional. The AFP also appealed to steer clear or keep out of political issues following
01:06the statement of former President Rodrigo Duterte calling for military action.
01:11Ang ina-emphasize natin dito sir, the Armed Forces of the Philippines is a non-partisan
01:18organization. We respectfully request that we are shunned away from political issues.
01:23The AFP assured the chain of command remains smooth and strong. It will remain intact and
01:30secured. We take pride in being military professionals. Meanwhile, the AFP is ready
01:36to cooperate in any investigation involving two of their officers mentioned during yesterday's
01:42House hearing on the alleged misuse of funds by the Office of the Vice President and DepEd.
01:48These officers are Colonel Dennis Nolasco, a security officer for DepEd, and Colonel Raymond
01:55Dante La Chica, head of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group. The confidential
02:00funds were allegedly disbursed to them, who've been summoned to explain further in the next hearing.
02:06I can categorically say they are active officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
02:13If they will be summoned for investigation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines will help them.
02:19From the People's Television Network, Patrick De Jesus, Balitang Pampansa.
