NSC denies reorganization amid alleged security sector rift

The National Security Council (NSC) has denied claims that its recent reorganization was caused by a rift within the country's security sector.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order No. 81 to reorganize the NSC, adapting it to evolving security challenges and opportunities by removing the vice president and former Philippine presidents from its membership.

NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya asserted that there is no rift among uniformed personnel and government security personnel, emphasizing their full support for the constituted authority and chain of command.

Malaya suggested that dissenting voices heard on social media might originate from retired members of the Armed Forces or progressive groups like the Makabayan Bloc, not current officials.

Former Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares had previously suggested the reorganization might be due to a widening rift between the Marcos and Duterte factions.