Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. underscored the importance of integrity and moral discipline within the military ranks as the AFP marked two major milestones—the 35th anniversary of the AFP Code of Conduct and the launch of the logo for its upcoming 90th founding anniversary.
In his speech during the ceremony on Monday, Brawner said the twin celebrations highlight not only the Armed Forces’ proud legacy but also its continuing commitment to service and professionalism.
“The logo we unveiled today is the story of our nine decades as an Armed Forces,” he said. “It honors the men and women who sacrificed their lives in the past and serves as a promise that we will remain steadfast in defending our Republic, modernizing our force, and transforming to meet the challenges of our times.”
The new logo carries the theme “Strong Armed Forces, Pillar of the New Philippines.” Brawner traced the military’s heritage back to the country’s early
struggles for independence, citing heroes such as Lapu-Lapu, Diego and Gabriela Silang, and generations of soldiers who fought for the nation’s freedom.
He stressed that true strength goes beyond military power. “Strength without integrity is hollow,” he said, emphasizing that the AFP Code of Conduct has served as the institution’s moral compass for 35 years.
“Together, the logo and the Code of Conduct capture what it means to be an Armed Forces: firm in defense, and steadfast in values,” Brawner said, honoring the courage and character of every AFP personnel. Military troops and AFP civilian human resources renewed their oaths to uphold integrity, excellence, and duty to the nation.
