Marcos monitoring Army colonel’s removal – PalaceMANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is closely monitoring developments surrounding the relief of an Army colonel who allegedly withdrew his support for the administration, Malacañang said. Col. Audie Mongao, chief of the Training Support Group, was removed from his post following a social media post in which he reportedly withdrew his personal support for President Marcos, whose administration is facing allegations of large-scale corruption. Hours after the controversial post circulated online, Mongao voluntarily turned himself in Friday night to his immediate superior, according to the Philippine Army. Training Command commander Maj. Gen. Michael Logico said Mongao is “fully cooperating” with authorities and has admitted authoring the social media post. To reassure the public, the military has repeatedly said its personnel remain loyal to the Constitution and the chain of command.

Source: Philippine Star January 10, 2026 16:32 UTC