FILE PHOTO: Presidential Communication Secretary Herminio ‘Sonny’ Coloma Jr. (UNTV News)
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañan is one with the nation in the commemoration of the fallen SAF44’s heroism during the January 25 Mamasapano operation.
This is Malacañan’s statement regarding the scheduled protest march on Sunday in honor of the fallen SAF troopers.
Malacañan also warned the public to be watchful on groups that may take advantage of the occasion.
“Notice that in recently, the demand for the President’s resignation arose with the threats of coup d’état and destabilization efforts, opportunist groups took advantage of the 29th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution to incite the public in using the people power again against the current regime,” Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said in an interview.
Malacañan is confident on the PNPA Alumni Association who shall lead the protest march that it will not be mixed with politics.
Coloma admits that there are those who keep on contesting the Aquino administration and attempt to obstruct the peace process in Mindanao.
“We know that as we reach the realization of our ambitions, the more the challenger become desperate, it would be better for them to lay down alternative solutions aside from criticizing. We can’t stop thinking they don’t want true peace because they benefit from violence and conflict and they want Filipinos to divide and lose trust on one another to push their own agenda,” he added.
The Secretary warned opportunist groups that it is illegal and unconstitutional to call for support from the military and people power to oust President Aquino from office. (Nel Maribojoc / UNTV News)