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Marcos says there was a need to rationalize the AFP to address the complaints of younger officers.
While it might not have answered all the concerns of its members, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that the new Armed Forces of the Philippines law resolved the issue of seniority among the ranks, giving officers an equal opportunity to be promoted to higher positions.Republic Act No. 11939
"This takes care of the problem of the seniority and the-- ginagawa nating mga promotion na kapag masyadong tumatagal yung mga nasa taas, wala ng chance yung mga sumusunod ," he explained. The following officers holding key positions in the AFP shall serve a maximum of two consecutive years:Flag Officer in Command, Philippine NavyMeanwhile, Marcos said the amendments to the AFP law were well-received, particularly the adjustment in the retirement age. He explained that increasing the retirement age to 57 was due to the K-12 program.
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