No coup plans, AFP, PNP reassure Duterte 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Martin SadongdongThe Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police reassured President Duterte Wednesday that there are no plans of overthrowing the government having “learned our lessons from the past.”This after President Duterte reiterated his appeal to the military and police not to mount a coup d’etat during his term. We have learned our lessons from the past and we shall live with it,” said Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo, AFP spokesperson. Albayalde said he is not aware why the President suddenly floated the idea of a coup but said Duterte has unlimited sources of information. Such reforms include the AFP modernization program, the increased pay, allowances and benefits like housing, among others.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 03, 2019 08:37 UTC