MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. hailed all military personnel for remaining professional amid the current “political chaos.”

“And so I would like to express my gratitude to the entire AFP for remaining solid, united and professional despite the political noise, the political chaos that is happening now in our country. Let us continue with this,” Brawner said during the flag-raising ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

The event also commemorated the 35th anniversary of AFP Code of Conduct.

Brawner called all AFP members to not be bothered by current events and enjoined them to continue serving the country efficiently.

“Let us not allow ourselves to be bothered by what is happening. Let us just focus on our jobs,” he said, reminding military personnel that “strength without integrity is hollow.”

“This is where the AFP Code of Conduct stands as our foundation. For 35 years, it has served as our moral compass, demanding of us the highest standards of honor, service and patriotism.”

Brawner’s message comes in light of the corruption issue hounding government flood control projects allegedly involving private contractors and elected officials.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. earlier created the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate alleged anomalous projects, particularly flood control works, over the past 10 years.

The ICI’s findings will be the basis for recommending the filing of charges.

Camp Aguinaldo

Camp Aguinaldo is the former headquarters of the Philippine Department of National Defense, located in Quezon City. It was established in 1935 and is named after Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines. The camp is historically significant as the site of the 1986 “People Power Revolution,” which led to the fall of the Marcos regime.

AFP Code of Conduct

The AFP Code of Conduct is not a physical place or cultural site, but a set of ethical guidelines for the employees of the Australian Federal Police. It outlines the professional standards and legal obligations for all staff, ensuring integrity and accountability in their work. The code was formally established to uphold public trust and has been updated over time to reflect contemporary policing values and legislative requirements.

Independent Commission for Infrastructure

Based on the name, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure appears to be a public administrative body, not a cultural or historical site. Such commissions are typically government-established agencies tasked with planning, overseeing, and regulating major public works projects like roads, bridges, and utilities. Their history is generally one of public policy and governance, created to manage national infrastructure development.