MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Saturday warned the public against circulating social media posts and online content falsely claiming divisions within the military and alleged political realignments among senior officers.

The AFP said reports suggesting that the military has withdrawn support from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and shifted allegiance to Vice President Sara Duterte are fake news and deliberate disinformation.

“These narratives are fake news and deliberate disinformation designed to sow confusion, mistrust, and division—both within the ranks and among the Filipino people,” the AFP said in a statement shared on social media.

The military emphasized that it remains united, professional, and non-partisan.

“Let us be clear: the AFP remains united, professional, and non-partisan. Our loyalty is to the Constitution and the Filipino people—not to any political figure or agenda,” it said.

The AFP also urged the public to stay vigilant, verify information from credible sources, and refrain from sharing unverified content that could fuel division and instability.

(PNA)