Armed Forces of the Philippines Sandatahang l kas nang Pilipinas The Armed Forces of the Philippines is the national defense force of the Republic. ■▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬๑๑▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬■ The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is responsible for upholding the sovereignty of the country, supporting its Constitution, and defending its territory against all enemies. It is composed of the Philippine Army, the Philippine Navy, and the Philippine Air Force ■▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬๑๑▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬■ Chain of Commands Commander In Chief : N/A Secretary of National Defense : N/A National Security Council Adviser : N/A Chief of Staff of the AFP : EchoWellington Vice Chief of Staff of the AFP : PercivalWellington The Deputy Chief of Staff of the AFP : TristanWellington Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps : Sergeant Major of the Armed Forces of the Philippines : ■▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬๑๑▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬■ "Protecting the People, Securing the State"