Malacañang issued a cryptic response on Tuesday regarding renewed rumors of destabilization plots against President Bongbong Marcos, asserting that while no active coup is being monitored, the administration is well aware of the actors fueling the political unrest.
Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro played down the novelty of the rumors during an ambush interview, noting that such chatter often intensifies during periods of high political friction.
“Ngayon, wala po tayong nadidinig na anumang plano na destabilization laban sa gobyerno. Pero even before naman, hindi lang naman ngayon yan.”
While the Palace declined to name specific individuals or organizations, Castro hinted that the motives behind the “noise” are transparent to the administration.
“Alam naman natin kung saan nanggagaling yan at alam naman natin kung sino ang gusto nilang paupuhin.”
The remarks come at a volatile time for the administration, which is currently navigating a deepening rift with the Duterte camp, the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, and a Senate leadership shake-up that saw Duterte ally Alan Peter Cayetano take the helm.
Despite these flashpoints, Castro urged the public to remain discerning.
“Tayo po, mga kababayan natin, sa mga taumbayan lagi na lang tayong magmatyag at maging mapanuri lalong lalo sa mga fake news.”