PNP says no credible threat against Marcos admin

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April 29, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — There is no credible or imminent destabilization attempt through a military-backed people power movement against President Marcos, the Philippine National Police reported yesterday.

PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said they found no basis for public alarm regarding supposed attempts to oust Marcos.

“The PNP maintains a high level of alertness but as of now, we have no validated intelligence indicating a credible, imminent threat of a military-backed movement,” he said in a statement.

In the absence of concrete evidence, Nartatez said they are treating alleged threats as rumors.

Nartatez made the remarks after Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said that some retired military officers are attempting to recruit members of the uniformed service.

In the wake of the alleged destabilization attempts, Nartatez assured the public the PNP will not be drawn into political speculation or partisan narratives, stressing they are focused on their mandate of protecting communities from criminal elements.

“Our loyalty is to the Constitution and the Filipino people, not to any political faction. Our job is to ensure order on the streets and in the communities. We remain professional and focused on our anti-crime mandate,” he said.

He added that the coordination between the military and the police remains steady.

“Both organizations are committed to the chain of command and the stability of the administration,” Nartatez said.