Defense chief denies unrest, but admits 3-year term for officials may lead to stagnation, demoralization

MANILA, Philippines --- While denying there is unrest in the military, Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Thursday said the fixed three year term on Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) may lead to "stagnation" and "demoralization." Galvez was referring to the provision of the Republic Act 11709 setting a fixed term of three years for key officials of the AFP including the AFP chief-of-staff, vice chief-of-staff, deputy chief-of-staff, commanding generals of the Philippine Army and the Philippine Air Force, flag officer in command of the Philippine Navy, unified command commanders, and inspector general. "Kung three years ang area commander, magkakaroon ng tinatawag na st...

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