The Presidential Palace addressed claims of a destabilisation plot against the government, allegedly involving retired military officers, stating it is not new but warrants investigation if evidence is presented. Senator Lacson reported attempts to recruit members of the Armed Forces, but believes the plot is unlikely to succeed.
Palace press officer Claire Castro answers questions during a press briefing on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. — Screengrab from Presidential Communications Office/Facebook MANILA: A reported destabilisation plot against the government, allegedly backed by retired military officers, is not new but should still be investigated by the proper authoritiesn, Malacañang said on Monday .
On Sunday, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said some groups are attempting to gain support from uniformed personnel for a possible military-backed “people power revolution. ” “That’s old news.
They’ve long wanted to carry out destabilisation against our President—it’s nothing new,” Palace press officer Claire Castro, speaking in Filipino, said during a briefing “First of all, if this is proven — because we know that when Senator Lacson speaks, he has evidence — then once again, our investigating bodies don’t need to be told; they should go ahead and conduct an investigation,” she added. In a statement, Lacson said he received information that “retired officers” are attempting to recruit members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
But Lacson believes this plot is likely to fail.
“Those behind this could only recruit a few, if at all, from inside the AFP. My contacts in the Philippine National Police say there is no indication this ‘movement’ will snowball. But definitely, there is an attempt, mostly by retired officers.
“So long as the AFP is professional, and I would like to believe it is, there is no compelling reason to have a military junta or another People Power revolution,” he added. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANNJapan weighs dual pricing at tourist sites to curb overtourismE-invoicing review uncovers RM3.5bil in previously unreported income
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