At the flag-raising ceremony held Monday, November 9, 2026, at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, the Armed Forces of the Philippines marked its renewed stand against Violence Against Women (VAW) through a Pledge of Commitment ceremony.
AFP Chief of Staff General Antonio G. Nafarrete personally led officers and personnel in the ceremonial pledge, according to the AFP Public Affairs Office. General Nafarrete also presided over the Ceremonial Signing of the Commitment Wall to End Violence Against Women conducted during the same ceremony.
Chief of Staff Delivers Message at Ceremony
Beyond leading the signing, General Nafarrete delivered a message reaffirming the military's commitment to end Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC), the AFP Public Affairs Office stated in a press release issued by Colonel Xerxes A. Trinidad, Chief of the Public Affairs Office.
Military Stresses Collective Duty on VAW
According to the AFP Public Affairs Office press release, the AFP described ending violence against women as a shared responsibility requiring sustained commitment and collective action. Through the pledge, the military renewed its resolve to uphold the dignity of every woman and work toward safer, more inclusive, and violence-free communities.
Colonel Trinidad's release further stated that the AFP's participation reflects the institution's determination to strengthen awareness, promote respect, and foster an environment where women are shielded from all forms of violence, discrimination, and abuse.
Photo courtesy of AFP Public Affairs Office (PFC Carmelotes PN(M) / PAOAFP)
Source: AFP Public Affairs Office