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(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, Sept. 8, said former Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin committed usurpation of authority when he approved amnesty for now-Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. According to Duterte, this was because Gazmin was also the one who conducted an investigation and recommended that a general amnesty be given in the first place. “Siya mismo ang nag-grant. Siya ang nag-recommend, eh bakit ka pa mag- recommend? Kung ikaw lang pala ang pipirma eh ‘di […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque dismissed rumors of an alleged coup d’etat against the leadership of House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. Roque also said that he had spoken with his close friends at the House of Representatives and that there was no truth to the alleged coup d’etat. House Deputy Speaker Fredenil Castro for his part dismissed the rumors and described it as “kuwentong barbero.” He also said that the rumors […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte warned those who plan to unseat him from power. He said he would fight those planning a coup d’etat against him. He said he would oppose any violent takeover of his government.
According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, they will not join the alleged destabilization plan or coup attempt against the President.
Malacañang remains unfazed by rumors of a coup d’etat against President Aquino, saying that the men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are satisfied with the government.
