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Remulla junks civilian-military junta claims

Philippine News Agency

November 26, 2025, 2:03 pm

MANILA -- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla said there is no truth to circulating rumors about the formation of a civilian-military junta.

He said the government maintains full visibility over individuals attempting to recruit personalities for a so-called "alternative government."

"Not happening," Remulla said in an interview with the media on Tuesday.

"It's never been absent from the Philippines. So, it's always been present in our system," he said, referring to a recent account from a senator who shared that he was approached to participate but firmly declined.

He said that while the matter requires vigilance, it does not warrant unnecessary alarm.

"It is always a point of concern, but it's not a point of panic. It's not a point that we will waste great time and resources over it. Unahin na namin 'tong mga nasa floodgate kaysa tong ibang destabilizers (We'd rather deal with those at the floodgate than other destabilizers)."

Remulla assured the public that security and intelligence units are closely monitoring the situation.

"We are on top of the situation. We know who are asking, who are the ones recruiting. We know what they're up to. We know what they are offering. We know the composition of those who want to form an alternative government. So, we're on top of it," he said.

Remulla identified those involved in exploratory discussions as mostly retired or semi-active political personalities.

"Mostly retired. Some semi-active politicians.. Connected with active politicians also," he said.

Remulla said the semi-active politicians "were in office a term ago, and they are still making themselves public. They're still politicians except not in office. Yung mahilig pa rin makialam pero hindi na sila elected (They always like to meddle despite being no longer elected)." (Christopher Lloyd Caliwan/PNA)