AFP on rumored coup vs. Marcos: Baseless, unfounded

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday described rumors of destabilization and an alleged coup against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., as a baseless and unfounded "malicious narrative."

“The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rejects malicious narratives about supposed plans to unseat the President or launch destabilization efforts. These claims are baseless, unfounded, and far removed from reality," AFP Public Affairs Office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad said.

Trinidad also emphasized that the military is loyal to the Constitution and to the Filipino people.

“Our loyalty does not rest on politics or personalities, but firmly on the Constitution, the Republic, and the Filipino people. The AFP’s role is clear: to defend our democratic institutions, not to arbitrate political disputes,” he said.

“We remain a professional and disciplined force, with the chain of command intact and united. Efforts to link the AFP to intrigue are nothing more than attempts to sow division, cast doubt on our leadership, and derail the President’s fight against corruption,” he added.

Trinidad also assured the public that the AFP will stick with its constitutional mandate.

“We will remain steadfast in our constitutional mandate—a force of principle and discipline, loyal to the flag, the Constitution, and the Republic." —VAL, GMA Integrated News