
ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner assured on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, that there will be no coup d’état under his leadership, and that the AFP remains committed to protecting the people, preserving peace, and defending the nation.
In a statement, Brawner reaffirmed the military’s unwavering commitment to the Constitution and the chain of command in response to the resurfacing of unfounded claims suggesting rumblings within the AFP.
Brawner also underscored the military’s professionalism and its ongoing pursuit of reform, accountability, and internal discipline.
“As long as I serve as Chief of Staff, no coup shall happen. Not on my watch. We will not be shaken by rumor, nor outmaneuvered by noise,” Brawner said.
“I have full confidence in the integrity, patriotism, and professionalism of the men and women of the military. Isolated grievances do not define the AFP—our collective commitment to service does,” he added.
Brawner warned those stirring discord and disinformation involving the AFP, reminding them of the broader consequences of undermining institutions built to serve and protect the public.
He also urged the public to be more discerning about sensitive topics that concern public institutions and national security.
Brawner urged citizens to differentiate genuine concerns from baseless speculations.
“To those who persist in creating instability, I offer this not as a rebuke, but as a reminder. Do not sow doubt among the very ranks that safeguard our democracy. Do not attempt to influence or mislead soldiers who serve quietly, honorably, and with steadfast loyalty to our Constitution and our country. Frustration is not a license to target your protectors. Attacking the Armed Forces with baseless narratives only threatens to weaken an institution that exists to defend us all,” Brawner said.
“Let us not be adversaries in the same nation we all claim to love. Let us be better stewards of our words, platforms, and influence, because patriotism is not measured by how loudly we speak, but by how wisely we choose unity over division, and nation-building over disruption,” he added. (TPM/SunStar Philippines)