Foreign Actors Amplifying Coup Rumors in Philippines
The Philippines' Defense department stated that foreign actors are amplifying coup-related rumors amidst public frustration over the government's response to a multibillion-peso flood control scandal.
The department warned that any attempt to incite "military intervention" against the government would fail, citing strong public support for democratic norms and the armed forces' commitment to political neutrality.
any attempt to incite "military intervention" against the government would fail
The agency did not identify the foreign actors involved in amplifying the rumors.
Author's summary: Foreign actors stoke coup rumors in Philippines amid scandal.