The Association of General and Flag Officers (AGFO) has expressed support for the Department of National Defense's position on the West Philippine Sea, stressing that defending national sovereignty and adhering to the rule of law are non-negotiable duties of public officials. In a statement dated Aug. 5, the organization said allegiance to the Constitution, obedience to the law, and the defense of Philippine sovereignty must remain paramount for all public servants. The group said every public official is bound by an oath to "bear true faith and allegiance" to the Republic and to faithfully execute the country's laws, including Administrative Order No. 29, series of 2012, which defines the West Philippine Sea.

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