By Junex Doronio
MANILA — Lacking massive support, the supposed launching of “Imperial Mindanao” lost steam as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday dismissed rumors of a destabilization plot against the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr.
Reliable sources told Maharlika NuMedia that an “Imperial Mindanao” was supposed to be launched on Saturday (January 6) but failed to attract a “critical mass” that will also trigger the ouster of PBBM.
“Wala pong ganiyan sa AFP (There is no discussion for a destabilization plot in the AFP),” AFP spokesperson Colonel Medel Aguilar said in an interview with Dobol B TV.
On Sunday (January 7), former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte denied rumors that he had been secretly meeting with certain police, soldiers, and politicians amid the supposed destabilization plot.
Duterte claimed that he has no reason to do so as he is comfortable with PBBM.
To recall, during the 2022 presidential campaign, Duterte did not endorse the candidacy of Marcos Jr and even referred to him as a “weak” leader.
“We can assure the public that we are solid and united. And we’ll focus sa ating misyon. Huwag muna kaming idamay-damay sa mga iyan kasi it will not be good for our country,” Aguilar said.
The AFP spokesperson also expressed confidence that active soldiers will not engage in any destabilization plots against the administration because they are professional and obedient to the organization’s leadership.
(el Amigo/MNM)
