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‘Call for revolutionary gov’t’ illegal, unconstitutional’, says Lorenzana
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana wants an investigation into the pro-Duterte group, Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte - National Executive Coordinating Committee (MRRD-NECC), for pushing an illegal and unconstitutional revolutionary government.
Lorenzana stated that the group's actions are illegal and unconstitutional, especially since the current President enjoys high approval ratings.
The Department of National Defense does not support the MRRD-NECC's call for a revolutionary government.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) also affirmed its loyalty to the Constitution and the flag, and will not support any move to establish a revolutionary government.
AFP spokesman Major General Edgard Arevalo reiterated the military's commitment to protect the people and secure the state.
Members of the judiciary and political experts suggest that those calling for a revolutionary government could face charges for inciting to sedition and violating the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra noted that calls for a revolutionary government imply the scrapping of the current Constitution.
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Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III claimed that President Rodrigo Duterte is aware of the group advocating for a revolutionary government, citing that former TESDA chief Gene Mamondiong leads the group and other members are part of the Cabinet.
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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Epimaco Densing stated that calls for a revolutionary government are "very untimely" amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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President Rodrigo Duterte has denied any involvement in the proposed revolutionary government, stating he is unaware of the proponents and has no interest in such changes.
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Retired military and police officials under the group As Advocates for National Interest (ANI) have rejected calls to establish a revolutionary government, citing it as baseless and illegal.
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The Philippine Bar Association (PBA) warned against ignoring calls for a revolutionary government, stating that such movements can fester and grow if not addressed immediately.
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