(Eagle News)–The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Saturday, June 9, denied President Rodrigo Duterte had ordered a halt in their patrol operations in the West Philippine Sea.
“I do not know where Cong. Alejano got that supposed instruction from the Commander-in-Chief,” AFP Spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalo said in a statement, referring to opposition lawmaker Gary Alejano.
Alejano alleged he had a source who gave him the information.
“Malamang kuryenteng balita yan if not yet another malicious imputation on the President dragging the AFP in,” Arevalo said.
According to Arevalo, “as a matter of fact, our maritime and aerial patrols continue—contrary to such information allegedly received by the Partlylist Congressman.”
He gave the assurance the military would continue to fulfill its obligations and duties.