The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) is now studying possible charges against retired generals and other individuals who have been calling for an uprising against the government, according to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.
"Yung ating Philippine National Police, particularly 'yung ating CIDG, ay pinag-aaralan po kung ano po 'yung mga pwedeng kaso na ipataw... Hindi lang po sa mga retired generals pero lahat ng mga indibidwal na nananawagan po sa ating AFP na magkudeta or mag-withdraw ng support or mag-junta," Brawner said in an interview with DZRH.
The outrage from some former officials and members of the public comes amid the controversy over alleged anomalous flood control projects involving the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), contractors and certain government officials.
Brawner appealed to the public to stop entertaining such ideas, saying these actions would not be good for the country.
He assured that the AFP remains “solid and professional” despite the political noise, emphasizing that the military continues to perform its duties responsibly.
"Maski po ako mismo ay galit sa korapsyon. Kami po ay properly 'yung ginagawa namin," said Brawner.
Meanwhile, Brawner clarified that they are not against retired generals joining or encouraging others to participate in peaceful rallies, but he urged them not to invite active members of the AFP to join.
"Sa totoo lang po ang dami naming problema. Yung ating internal security operations, 'yung ating territorial defense — yung pagdepensa po ng ating West Philippine Sea. 'Yung ating territory at pag-monitor ng mga espiya," he said.
When asked if there were any AFP members who joined the protests, Brawner said there were none and that the organization is “closely monitoring” its members.
