The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has vehemently refuted allegations made by Davao Representative Paolo ‘Pulong’ Duterte regarding supposed ties with the United States and the deployment of the US Typhon missile system. In a statement issued on Sunday, the AFP labeled Duterte’s claims as ‘false’ and ‘misleading,’ emphasizing that such assertions undermine the military’s integrity and commitment to national sovereignty. Duterte had accused AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. of endangering Filipino lives by allegedly boasting about the missile system’s capabilities, which he claimed could reach China. The AFP clarified that General Brawner’s remarks were purely technical, highlighting the system’s range and its role in training and capability-building as part of the AFP’s modernization efforts. The military stressed that the Typhon missile system is not intended to target or threaten any specific nation, including China. The AFP urged public officials and opinion leaders to exercise caution in their statements to prevent the spread of misinformation and distrust. ‘The AFP remains steadfast in its duty to protect the Filipino people and defend the nation’s sovereignty—serving no one but the Filipino, and protecting nothing but the Philippines,’ the statement concluded.