#Philippine defense chief vows to protect sovereignty after former #populist president Rodrigo #Duterte made secession threats.
Last week, Duterte called for the independence of his resource-rich hometown island #Mindanao in the southern #Philippines.
Armed Forces of Philippines #AFP Chief Romeo #Brawner, reminded troops in Mindanao that "we swore an oath that we will always follow the chain of command, be loyal to the constitution and our duly constituted authorities"

