By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency
Malacañang on Tuesday urged the public to remain vigilant and discerning amid rumors of a destabilization plot against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Speaking to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said authorities have not monitored any active destabilization efforts against the Marcos administration.
“Sa ngayon, wala po tayong anumang naririnig na anumang plano na destab laban sa gobyerno,” Castro said.
However, Castro said the public is aware of who the sources of such narratives are and who will benefit from such a plot to topple the government.
“Alam naman natin kung saan nanggagaling iyan at alam naman natin kung sino ang gusto nilang paupuin,” she said.
Castro urged Filipinos to remain cautious and critical of misinformation and disinformation circulating on social media.
“So, tayo po, mga kababayan natin, sa mga taumbayan, lagi na lamang po tayong magmatyag at maging mapanuri, lalong-lalo na sa mga fake news,” she said.
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday also said no destabilization efforts are being monitored within the ranks of the Armed Forces of the Philippines amid the potential impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Teodoro stressed that the military remains professional and focused on its constitutional duties despite political tensions.
