Malacañang Palace on Tuesday (Oct 7) said the President is not alarmed and continues to trust the loyalty of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police. - PDI/ANN
MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has long been aware of reports about alleged attempts by certain factions to push for a coup d'état, but Malacañang on Tuesday (Oct 7) said he is not alarmed and continues to trust the loyalty of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
According to the Philippine News Agency (PNA), Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President was informed about the matter even before the Sept 21 protest actions.
"He has long been aware of this, even before Sept 21, that there were small groups suggesting such things,” Castro said in a press briefing at the Palace.
"According to Gen. Brawner and Gen. Nartatez, they will remain loyal to the Constitution and chain of command. So the public has nothing to worry about,” she added.
Castro said Marcos recognises the professionalism and dedication of the country’s security forces.
"He recognises the excellence of the AFP, the PNP, and all our soldiers and police, and he trusts that they will do what is right and necessary,” she said.
Asked if the Palace considers the reported approach to military officials as an act of sedition or treason, Castro said authorities are studying the matter.
"We will study what exactly took place so that if anyone must be held accountable, they will be charged accordingly,” she added. - Bernama/PNA
