The Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, that it has not detected any serious or imminent threat from an alleged "military-backed People Power" movement amid persistent reports of rising political tensions.
PNP Chief's Statement
In a statement, PNP Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the police force remains on high alert, but emphasized that there is no validated intelligence supporting claims of an organized effort to overthrow the government.
Lacson Downplays Rebellion Fears
The statement came after Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson downplayed concerns about a possible rebellion allegedly involving elements within the military. Lacson acknowledged reports that some groups, reportedly composed of retired military officers, have attempted to recruit active military personnel.
He reiterated his opposition to any unconstitutional effort to alter the political course, stressing that grievances, especially those related to corruption, must be pursued through democratic and legal means.
