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Palace tells Rodrigo Duterte to respect constitution after call for AFP to correct 'fractured governance'
Malacañang, through Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, criticized former President Rodrigo Duterte's call for military intervention, urging him to respect the Constitution.
Bersamin accused Duterte of having selfish motives, aiming to allow his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, to take over the presidency.
Duterte had earlier called for the military and police's intervention to 'protect the Constitution,' citing a 'fractured' government, though he did not explicitly call for a coup.
Bersamin highlighted that Duterte's suggestion for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to betray their oath is an insult to the professional military.
He stated that Duterte should adhere to the Constitution rather than advocating for its violation and advised the Duterte camp to follow proper procedures.
Bersamin vowed that the Marcos administration would not shrink from its sworn duty to govern according to the 1987 Constitution and the rule of law, and would resolutely act against unlawful attempts.
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