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AFP: No such things as military-back reset
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has strongly denied any existence of a military junta or "military-backed reset" of the government.
AFP spokesperson Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla reiterated that the AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. has repeatedly clarified that no such military junta exists.
Padilla emphasized that the AFP will not support any plot to overthrow the government and will always adhere to the Constitution.
This statement follows Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson's revelation that he was offered a position in a "civil-military junta" intended to oust President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.
According to Lacson, the offer was extended by retired military personnel.
Padilla clarified that the individuals who approached Lacson were retired personnel and that the AFP's concern is limited to active military personnel.
She noted that retired personnel are now civilians, but their opinions and advice to active members are respected.
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