Statement from the Armed Forces of the Philippines

From the Philippine Information Agency (Sep 12): Statement from the Armed Forces of the Philippines

Marine Colonel Edgard Arevalo
AFP Spokesman

There has been persistent queries from media about various observations that the public asks. From alleged sightings of tanks, to military helicopters, or even red alert status of military camps. Matters that are otherwise normal occurrences.

We wish to categorically state that there were no such sizeable movements of military aircraft or armoured vehicles.

And even if there were any in they past or in the future, those were or will be routine movements that are properly coordinated. These transportations may happen any time of the day or night especially in localities where there are military camps. Some are even announced to the public in so far as they will not compromise operational security.

We urge the public to stay calm. There is no cause for alarm.

With this goes our appeal to the public to stop spreading rumours or conjectures. They don’t help. They tend to sow misinformation, confusion, and worst—panic. The public should be wary of persons or groups who maliciously spread such rumours.

https://pia.gov.ph/press-releases/releases/1012600