AFP ready to defend public from terrorists; advises people to remain calm and vigilant

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) gave assurances that it is always ready to defend the public from terrorist groups, including ISIS-linked Maute Group.

“Your AFP is always proactively engaged to negate terrorists’ efforts,”AFP spokesperson General Restituto Padilla said.

Padilla said that the military was now coordinating with the Philippine National Police on the arrest of the alleged member of the Maute Group in Quezon City on several days ago.

He called on the public to be vigilant and to be prepared at all times.

“For the AFP, it is not a question of ‘IF’ (any threats exist) but rather of ‘WHEN’ these threats become active,” he said.

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