Manila, Jan. 8 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. called on all newly promoted military officials to lead with humility and integrity.

He made this call to the 37 newly promoted generals and flag officers of the AFP along with a newly-graduated officer from a Foreign Pre-Commission Training Institution who earlier took their oath before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in a ceremony at Malacanang Palace last Jan. 7.

Shortly after this, the newly promoted officers then paid a courtesy call on Brawner at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.

"The ranks you now wear are not simply rewards for past achievements, they are responsibilities entrusted to you after years of preparation and sacrifice. You must lead ...