AFP denies destabilization plots against Duterte administration for umpteenth time

From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 22): AFP denies destabilization plots against Duterte administration for umpteenth time

For the umpteenth time, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said it is still to monitor any destablization attempts or plots against the Duterte administration.

This was stressed by AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Eduardo Año who said that the military is not keen to participate in such activities.

"So far, we have not monitored any destabilization plot. The AFP's morale is high. The AFP is solid and shall continue to do its mandate of protecting the people and the state," he stressed.

The military's refusal to participate in such unconstitutional activities can be attributed to the fact that all officers and enlisted personnel of the AFP are now feeling the full support of the national leadership, Año added.

"We can feel the full support of the national leadership as we perform our tasks," he said.

Also, the gestures made President Rodrigo Duterte, which include visiting wounded troops in hospital, personally condoling with the families of slain soldiers, and dropping by in faraway camps and bases, despite his hectic schedule, are all appreciated by military personnel from top to the bottom, the AFP chief said.

Año issued this statement despite earlier claims by Presidential Communications Office Secretary Martin Andanar who said that revelations made by SPO3 Arturo Lascañas, claiming he (Lascanas) and other police officers were paid to do vigilante killings in Davao City, are part of this plot.

The AFP added that they may not have yet the information possessed by Andanar but stressed it is ready to respond decisively against such threats.

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