The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) slammed the allegations of former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson that the military is involved in corruption or being silenced through bribery.

In a briefing at Camp Aguinaldo on Tuesday, AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Padilla emphasized that the military remains non-partisan and supportive of calls for good governance and anti-corruption.

“While the Armed Forces of the Philippines has consistently supported calls for good governance and anti-corruption,” Padilla said.

“Addressing allegations regarding civilian governance, public finance or economic policy for exclusively under the jurisdiction of civilian courts and oversight bodies, not the military," she added.

Padilla’s statement came after Singson claimed that some high-ranking military officers were allegedly paid to remain silent and urged General Romeo Brawner Jr. to intervene in the matter.

She also reassured the public that the AFP maintains a ‘zero tolerance’ policy regarding troop misconduct.

Padilla warned the public to be cautious of those claiming to be patriotic but who may actually echo foreign interests.

Singson called for what he described as a large-scale protest against corruption on Monday, January 5, during a press conference at Club Filipino in San Juan City, coinciding with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos signing the 2026 national budget.

He urged the youth, religious groups, and Filipinos opposed to corruption to join a “one-time, big-time” rally.