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AFP intel chief assures no coup plot to worry about amid Marcos-Duterte rift
Lt. Gen. Ferdinand Barandon, the intelligence chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), denied any destabilization plot within the military amidst impeachment moves against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Barandon assured the Commission on Appointments (CA) Committee on National Defense that the AFP remains mission-focused and will abide by the duly constituted authority.
He was responding to concerns about potential unrest among military members, clarifying that he is not in a position to comment on the intentions of retired military officers.
However, in a later statement, the AFP chief mentioned that retired military officers are trying to 'overthrow' the Marcos government.
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, a known Duterte ally and former general, sought to reassure the public that there is "nothing to worry about" regarding coup plots.
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