00:00The Commander-in-Chief has a new set of generals to lead the various units and commands in the military.
00:06In a speech, he exhorted his newly promoted flag officers to demonstrate the virtues of integrity, professionalism, honor and leadership,
00:14with the assumption of greater responsibility and higher rank.
00:18Arclezo Pardiglia tells us more.
00:22Not just defenders of the nation.
00:24The armed forces of the Philippines also carry the duty, the safeguard and protect public funds.
00:32President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored this message to 38 newly promoted generals of the armed forces of the Philippines and flag officers who took their oath at Malacanang today.
00:45More than your role as the protectors of our nation, you must also be among the faithful stewards who guard public resources.
00:53Be among those who ensure that every peso translates into capability, preparedness and integrity.
01:02Recently, President Marcos signed into law the more than 6.7 trillion peso national budget for this year.
01:10This includes salary and allowance increases for military and other uniformed government personnel.
01:1750 billion pesos in unprogrammed funds have also been approved for the modernization of the armed forces of the Philippines.
01:25A move reflecting the President's determination to advance the welfare of soldiers and strengthen the AFP amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing threats to national security.
01:40The President said the responsibility of the newly promoted generals is now heavier but reminded them,
01:48It is also about the standards that you set, standards that shape behavior, conduct and decision making across the entire armed forces.
01:59Ang halaga ng isang tunay na pinuno ay nasusukat sa tamang asal at magandang halimbawa na kanyang ipinapakita, hindi sa taas ng kanyang rangko.
02:09The President urged the officers to uphold their integrity, enforce discipline and honor in defending the country's territory, maintaining peace and extending humanitarian assistance.
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