Philippine Officials Warn Public of Potential Attack on Independence Day
Public warned vs ‘forces of darkness’ over alleged June 12 attack plan
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Philippine Palace Press Officer Claire Castro has urged vigilance against alleged plans by 'pro-Sara' groups to attack Malacañang on June 12, following unconfirmed intelligence reports. The Philippine National Police stated there is no validated threat to Independence Day celebrations, but remain prepared for security measures.
- 01Claire Castro, the Palace Press Officer, did not confirm the alleged attack plan but warned the public to be vigilant.
- 02The warning follows claims by journalist Ramon Tulfo about a potential attack led by a religious sect.
- 03Castro described the alleged destabilizers as power-hungry supporters aiming to influence leadership before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term ends in 2028.
- 04The Philippine National Police (PNP) has not received any validated intelligence regarding threats to Independence Day celebrations.
- 05Col. Allen Rae Co reassured the public that the PNP is fully deployed to ensure safety during the upcoming celebrations.
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In Manila, Philippines, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro has alerted the public to remain vigilant against potential threats from 'pro-Sara' groups, following claims of a planned attack on Malacañang on June 12. This warning comes after a social media post by journalist Ramon Tulfo, who stated that the Philippine National Police (PNP) received intelligence reports about an attack supposedly orchestrated by a religious sect. While Castro did not confirm these allegations, she emphasized the need for caution against what she termed 'forces of darkness' and suggested that such destabilization efforts have been ongoing, driven by supporters of a political figure seeking to influence leadership change before the end of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term in 2028. Meanwhile, the PNP has stated that there is no validated threat to this year’s Independence Day celebrations, with Col. Allen Rae Co assuring the public of their readiness to ensure safety during the events.
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The warning about a potential attack raises concerns regarding public safety during the upcoming Independence Day celebrations.
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