Aquino advised not to ignore reports on brewing coup plot
By Gerry Baldo 10/24/2011President Aquino should not ignore reports of a brewing coup plot against his government in the face of massive demoralization in the military establishment following the death of 19 soldiers in recent attacks by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Basilan.
“The speculations about coup plot should not be set aside. The President must address the seeming demoralization in the military because other forces may use the incident to launch destabilization plot,” San Juan Rep. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito yesterday said.
The demoralization at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was alleged to have been triggered by the statement of President Aquino blaming the military for the devastating ambush. Aquino was alleged to have said that he had wanted to investigate the incident and know why the incident had happened..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20111024met1.html
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Asked about the possible US meddling in the country over the reported coup, Akbayan party-list Rep. Walden Bello said “the US would never dream of overthrowing P-Noy...
But Gabriela Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan opposed Bello’s view.
"“The scenario that US will meddle again in Philippine affairs is a possibility and to support P-Noy’s overthrow is a direct meddling. President Aquino should address demoralization issue without sacrificing the peace process,” Ilagan said."
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