AFP confirms probe on gov't execs, ex-generals

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. confirmed yesterday that the AFP's intelligence community is looking into reports on the supposed involvement of several government officials and retired military officers in destabilization plots.

- MICHAEL PUNONGBAYAN

“We take this seriously. When there are supposed destabilization plots, of course, we will look into it seriously,” Brawner told reporters in Filipino in an interview.

Brawner said the intelligence community has yet to report its findings, "but they are already doing their investigation, especially at active members of Armed Forces of the Philippines."

He, however, emphasized that the situation or reports of destabilization efforts are not to be considered alarming, though "we need to be watchful, we will monitor these reports."