The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday strongly denied claims of destabilization or a coup plot against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., branding them as baseless attempts to spread division.
“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,” said AFP Public Affairs Office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad, as quoted by GMA News Online.
Trinidad underscored that the military’s commitment remains anchored on democratic principles. “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 stressed.
He also reassured the public that the chain of command within the military is intact and united. According to him, linking the AFP to political intrigue is an attempt to undermine leadership and distract from the administration’s campaign against corruption.
“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,” Trinidad said.
He further emphasized that the military will continue to stand by its mandate: “We will remain steadfast in our constitutional mandate—a force of principle and discipline, loyal to the flag, the Constitution, and the Republic.”
