MANILA-The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said it welcomes the continued appreciation of the Filipino people after a survey group said the military garnered the highest approval and trust ratings of all government agencies in its first-quarter survey. "The Armed Forces of the Philippines welcome the Filipino people's continuous trust and confidence, as shown in the 2022 Pahayag First Quarter Survey by Publicus Asia," AFP spokesperson Army Col. Ramon Zagala said in a statement forwarded to reporters. In the survey involving 1,500 respondents, the AFP garnered the highest approval and trust ratings among government agencies, scoring 67.4 percent and 53.4 percent, respectively. Zagala said the survey result manifests the people's optimism with the AFP's unremitting efforts to secure peace and security, paving the way for the country's continuous development. "The men and women of the AFP shall reciprocate this encouraging result with renewe