The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its commitment to end Violence Against Women (VAW) during a Pledge of Commitment held at the flag-raising ceremony on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.
At a glance
- Event: Pledge of Commitment to End Violence Against Women at the flag-raising ceremony, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, November 9, 2026
- Led by: AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete
- Also held: ceremonial signing of the Commitment Wall to End Violence Against Women
- Source: AFP Public Affairs Office press release, November 9, 2026
AFP Chief of Staff General Antonio G. Nafarrete led officers and personnel in the ceremonial pledge, according to the AFP Public Affairs Office.
General Nafarrete Leads Ceremonial Signing
General Nafarrete personally led the Ceremonial Signing of the Commitment Wall to End Violence Against Women during the flag-raising ceremony, according to the AFP Public Affairs Office press release issued by Colonel Xerxes A. Trinidad, Chief of the Public Affairs Office.
General Nafarrete also delivered a message during the ceremony, reaffirming the AFP's commitment to end Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC), the press release stated.
AFP Frames VAW as Shared Responsibility
The AFP emphasized that ending violence against women is a shared responsibility that demands sustained commitment and collective action, according to the press release. Through the pledge, the military organization renewed its commitment to uphold the dignity of every woman and contribute to building safer, more inclusive, and violence-free communities, according to the press release.
The AFP's participation in the ceremony reflects its resolve to strengthen awareness, promote respect, and foster an environment where women are protected from all forms of violence, discrimination, and abuse, Colonel Trinidad's release stated.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of AFP Public Affairs Office (PFC Carmelotes PN(M) / PAOAFP)