By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency
Malacañang on Sunday dismissed speculation of unrest within the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as various groups held anti-corruption demonstrations nationwide over anomalous flood control projects.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remains confident in the military’s loyalty to the Constitution.
“Wala tayong nakikitang ganun. Tiwala ang Pangulo sa ating mga uniformed personnel, sa mga opisyal natin. Alam niya na ang mga tao ay hindi anti-PBBM, kundi anti-corruption,” Castro said in a television interview.
The wave of demonstrations follows the uncovering of alleged anomalies in multibillion-peso flood control projects.
A group led by retired military officials also gathered outside the AFP general headquarters in Quezon City as they protested against the “systemic corruption” in the government.
Castro said the Chief Executive views the rallies as a legitimate exercise of free expression, as long as they remain lawful. (PNA)
