CAPAS, Tarlac – A day before an alleged ouster plot against him would allegedly happen, President Rodrigo Duterte ensured that nobody could topple the government “as long as I have my Armed Forces” loyal to the flag and Constitution. I guarantee you,” Duterte told the troops here. The President had earlier claimed there were threats to “assassinate” him on September 21, as the country marks the 46th anniversary of the declaration of martial law by former President Ferdinand Marcos. Kung ayaw na ng Pilipino o gusto ako ng Pilipinas, I said, let it be tomorrow and it will correct itself,” he said. Massive protest actions are expected to take place on Friday, September 21, to mark the martial law declaration of the late dictator Marcos, and show the growing discontent of various groups on what they call were repressive policies of the Duterte administration.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 20, 2018 13:30 UTC