The Department of Justice will investigate the remarks of former President Rodrigo Duterte who in a news conference on Monday night called on the military to solve what he called “fractured governance” under President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.
Justice Undersecretary Jesse Hermogenes Andres said Duterte’s words may be considered seditious and that these should be looked into in the context of Vice President Sara Duterte’s own recent pronouncements.
“For him to invite the military to have a part in seeking remedy is bordering on sedition and is legally actionable,” Andres told reporters.
“‘Yung pong mga pananalita ng dating Pangunong Duterte ay iimbestigahan din natin kasabay ng ibang mga nangyayari ngayong mga panahon,” he added.
“We will have to look at every angle. The threat issued by the VP is something that should also be factored in, whether this is really part & parcel of a bigger plan for destabilization,” Andres said.
Andres said the government was prepared for any contingency.
“And the Armed Forces of the Philippines is a professional organization that is loyal to the chain of command,” Andres said. —NB, GMA Integrated News
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