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This document outlines the core values of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP): honor, loyalty, valor, duty, and solidarity. It provides definitions and examples of each value, including a story about Captain Arturo B. Ortiz demonstrating honor and valor during a raid on a rebel camp. The document also discusses patriotism and duty as values, and lists the code of conduct for Filipino soldiers pledging their life, treasure, and sacred honor to defend the Philippines.

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AFP Core Values 1

This document outlines the core values of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP): honor, loyalty, valor, duty, and solidarity. It provides definitions and examples of each value, including a story about Captain Arturo B. Ortiz demonstrating honor and valor during a raid on a rebel camp. The document also discusses patriotism and duty as values, and lists the code of conduct for Filipino soldiers pledging their life, treasure, and sacred honor to defend the Philippines.

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HEADQUARTERS

ABRA STATE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, ROTCU


1402ND (ABR) COMMUNITY DEFENSECENTER, 14 RCDG, ARESCOM
Santiago St., Brgy. Zone 3 Bangued, Abra

LESSON HANDOUT

I.DEFENITION OT TERMS
1. AFP CORE VALUES
The Philippine Army core philosophy focuses on values that are the basis of the
soldier's daily existence. It is the foundation of all his acts and deeds. These are the ties
that bind. With the country moving forward in nation building, these values have shown
their enduring quality and have provided the soldier with the time-tested tools for the
future.

The AFP Core of Values a. Honor The members of the AFP believe in honor as
the most important virtue that a soldier must posses. It is in fact considered as more
precious than life itself. Without honor, a man is nothing but a beast. Honor means
clean consciousness, personal dignity, good reputation, unquestionable character.
Honor means truthfulness, sincerity, honesty, credibility. Honor means integrity, a
modest but decent life. A honorable soldier does not lie, cheat, steal, violate moral and
ethical codes not tolerate the violations of the code of honor is the sacred part of the
character of a soldier, violation of which should bring shame. b. Loyalty The members of
the AFP believe in unflinching loyalty. Thus we shall promote the national interest and
security as a paramount concern. We shall support and defend the constitution. We
shall be obedient to the duly constituted government. We shall obey the order of those
legally appointed over us. We shall support those who lead us and those who serve with
us. c. Valor We believe in valor as the power and strength, courage and ability to
overcome fear, which enables the soldiers to carry out their mission and to accomplish
what is seemingly impossible. It is more than bravery or ability to endure pain. Valor is
calmness and presence of mind in the heat of battle where danger or death is imminent.
It is the courage to stand for what is right and the perseverance to make it difficult for
others to do wrong. d. Duty Despite difficulty and danger, we perform our tasks as order
or implied. Discipline and obedience, we believe that duty is a personal act of
responsibility, which we show by doing all our assigned tasks to the best of our ability.
Solidarity is the value that binds us with the rest of our comrades-in-arms. It is the value
that makes us one strong and united organization.

II. AFP CORE VALUES

 "The profession of arms, as a noble calling, demands from its members


not only specialized knowledge and skills but also a distinct lifestyle governed by a
commonly belief system containing non-negotiable enduring core values of honor,
loyalty, valor, duty and solidarity..."
A. HONOR

 Honor is the military's crowning value, the hallmark of military conduct, the
quality of the soldier's consciousness of personal dignity and self worth. From prelude
and campaign to the aftermath, the solider carries his honor in meeting the military
imperative:

 On 06 April 1990, Capt. Arturo B. Ortiz, as Commander of five 12-man


joint teams of SF and CAFGU elements initiated a raid against a large CT camp of
about 300 NP A rebels in hinterlands of Murcia, Negros Occidental. Under cover of
darkness, Capt. Ortiz led his troops in a grueling 11-hour cross-country foot march and
dangerously scaled a 1,000-foot steep cliff to infiltrate the enemy territory. Disregarding
personal safety, he darted from one team to another, directing their line of fire. Risking
the cross fires, rushed towards a group of hysterical women and children and ensured
their safety. Lead his men in hot pursuit against rebels, the troops overwhelmed the
enemy and completely overran the 28-hut NP A training camp. The 2-hour gun battle
resulted in 84 terrorists killed, 8 captured, and several others wounded. Only one was
wounded on the government side.

 No matter the arena, honor is respected in one's self as in the other. In


outward form, honor is seen in cleanliness of the person, courtesy in manners, decency
in daily living and prudence in the use of personal or country resources. It shows in the
candor, honesty and straightforwardness in speech as well as in actions. When one
leads an honorable life, he is perceived of good reputation; deferred to because of his
credibility and sincerity; and emulated for his uprightness and transparency in all his
dealings. Facts are identified as facts just as one's opinions are taken for what they are.

 Honor also means integrity. Integrity is the foundation of the character that
is embedded in the soldier's thinking, feeling or doing. It is a requirement in both
leadership and esprit-de-corps. It is expected in one and sought for in the other because
it cements the bonds of professionalism between and among commanders and the men
under them. For those in positions of authority, one leads by example especially in this
respect.

B. PATRIOTISM

 Foremost among these values is the soldier's unwavering love for his
country. General Gregorio Del Pilar, when writing in his diary and pondering his fate in
defense of Tirad Pass, was resolute to the end in his love for the Philippines:

 Patriotism is the abstract feeling of love for your country. For example,
someone who is "patriotic" will unhesitatingly volunteer to join the army whenever there
is an attack on their country or a war going on. Although, it may be as simple as just
buying things made in your own country so your country will grow faster.

C. DUTY
 Despite difficulty and danger, we perform our tasks as order or implied.
Discipline and obedience, we believe that duty is a personal act of responsibility, which
we show by doing all our assigned tasks to the best of our ability.

VI. CODE OF CONDUCT OF A FILIPINO SOLDIER

A. I AM A FILIPINO SOLDIER -

 I will defend support and defend the Constitution of the Republic of the
Philippines.

B. I AM A FILIPINO SOLDIER –

 I will support fight all forces that would destroy the freedom and
independence of the Filipino people.

C. I AM A FILIPINO SOLDIER –

 I will obey the laws, legal orders and decrees of my lawful superiors at all
times.

D. I AM A FILIPINO SOLDIER –

 I will uphold the supremacy of the civilian authority over the military in war
and in peace.

E. I AM A FILIPINO SOLDIER –

 I will live and die in the true Filipino tradition of valor and honor, duty and
loyalty.

TO ALL THESE, I PLEDGE MY LIFE MY TREASURE AND MY SACRED HONOR

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