Marcos Urges New AFP Officials to Maintain Filipino People's Trust
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Marcos Urges New AFP Officials to Maintain Filipino People's Trust

President Marcos Jr. urged newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to never lose the trust and confidence of Filipinos. General Antonio Nafarrete took his oath as the new AFP chief of staff.

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