Lorenzana says group should be investigated for pushing revolutionary gov’t

August 24, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte – National Executive Coordinating Committee (MRRD-NECC) should be investigated for pushing for arevolutionary government.

"Of course, it is illegal and unconstitutional. As I said we have a popularly elected President that still enjoys about 80 percent approval rating," Lorenzana said.

"They should be investigated," he added.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) also assures that the military "will not support any efforts to establish a revolutionary government."

"It’s very clear to every soldier, airman, sailor, and marine that our unequivocal fidelity and unwavering loyalty is to the Constitution and to the flag that represents our people and the state," Major Gen. Edgard Arevalo, AFP spokesman, said.

"The Chief of Staff, General Gilbert Gapay, assures our citizen that the AFP, as the armed force constitutionally mandated to protect the people and secure the state, will uphold such sacred obligation and rejects the establishment of a revolutionary government," he added. Robina Asido/DMS