Marcos attends AFP Mid-Year Command Conference 2025
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presided over the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Mid-Year Command Conference 2025 on Thursday, 17 July, at Tejeros Hall in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The high-level meeting tackled key strategic issues and reviewed the military’s operational accomplishments. Among those in attendance were AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. Capping off the event, AFP personnel performed “Kanluran,” a stirring anthem that has become a rallying cry for Filipino patriotism and vigilance. The song, which pays tribute to the West Philippine Sea, calls on citizens to stand as stewards of the nation's maritime sovereignty. President Marcos has repeatedly underscored the importance of national unity and defense readiness in safeguarding Philippine territory.
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