The President’s full trust and confidence on Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro has never wavered. Rumors to the contrary are pathetic attempts to sow disunity in an organization united in protecting our people and defending our territory. Busy as they are with their mission, we should spare our fighting men of the corrosive politicking that has no place in their ranks.

ON UNGA

The President will not be attending the UN General Assembly. Instead, he will be ably represented by Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo who will articulate the country’s responses to global challenges which we assert should be resolved within the framework of peace and cooperation enshrined in the UN Charter. ###