AFP denies coup plot rumors involving Sec Teodoro

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has denied rumors of a coup plot involving the military and Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., calling the claims a "vile and malicious fabrication."

The AFP stated that these online circulating messages, which allege a supposed coup plot involving the CIA and Secretary Teodoro to remove President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., are outright lies and dangerous disinformation.

The military leadership emphasized that the AFP remains loyal to the Constitution and the chain of command, rejecting any attempts to sow division between the Commander-in-Chief and the armed forces.

The AFP clarified its role is to defend democratic institutions and assured the public that it is a professional and disciplined force.

The public is urged not to share the false information but to condemn these attempts to destabilize the nation.