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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the oath-taking of the new officers of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) and the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) at the Kalayaan Hall in Malacañang Palace, Manila, on October 7, 2025. Mark Balmores, PPA pool

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Katrina Domingo

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176284052310320251007-marcos-lcp-oathtaking-PPA-5.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the oath-taking of the new officers of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) and the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) at the Kalayaan Hall in Malacañang Palace, Manila, on October 7, 2025. Mark Balmores, PPA pool</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA<strong> (UPDATE) </strong>— The list of several government officials and former generals allegedly involved in a destabilization plot against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has already been forwarded to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for validation, Malacañang said on Tuesday.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/10/pulong-duterte-slams-mon-tulfo-s-list-of-alleged-destabilizers-2004">Pulong Duterte slams Mon Tulfo’s list of alleged destabilizers</a></div><p>Columnist Mon Tulfo earlier posted the said list on his social media account, and alleged that Vice President Sara Duterte, Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte and former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson have been funding the supposed destabilization plot.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/1/marcos-dutetre-reconciliation-unlikely-despite-attempts-to-deescalate-analyst-1221">Marcos-Duterte reconciliation unlikely despite attempts to deescalate — analyst</a></div><p>“Ayon sa AFP, sa ganitong klase ng mga sinasabi, although ito ay nasa social media, ito ay binibigay nila sa kanilang intelligence community,” Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro told Palace reporters.</p><p>“Ayon sa AFP, ito ay mino-monitor… Kailangan po kasi talaga maimbestigahan ito,” she said.</p><p>“Maaaring sabihin nila na ito ay freedom of expression pero kailangan maimbestigahan kung hanggang saan ang hangganan,” she added.</p><p>So far, authorities have yet to categorically say if the names on Tulfo’s list have violated certain laws, the Palace official said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/7/protesters-want-ombudsman-to-investigate-marcos-jr-s-role-in-flood-control-mess-1302">Protesters want Ombudsman to investigate Marcos Jr.&#x27;s role in flood-control mess</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>&#x27;BASELESS CLAIM&#x27;</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1762840950958175894178844220190919-magalong-gcta-senate-ap-19262363432185.webp" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong. ABS-CBN News/File</span></span></span></div><p>Meanwhile, Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong, who was supposedly part of Tulfo&#x27;s list, denied the “baseless claim” linking him to supposed destabilization efforts against the government.</p><p>“Such rumors are false, misleading, and harmful to the trust and unity our nation needs today,” Magalong said in a statement.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/1/marcos-jr-worried-over-agitators-during-november-30-protests-2330">Marcos Jr. worried over ‘agitators’ during November 30 protests</a></div><p>“I have served this country all my life as a soldier, a police officer, and now as a public servant. My loyalty is to the Republic of the Philippines and to the Filipino people, not to any political faction or personality,” he added. </p><p>He said that in his talks with students, business groups, and civil society organizations, he has “always encouraged social activism within the bounds of the law because responsible participation strengthens democracy.” </p><p>“What truly destabilizes our nation are not those who speak up for accountability, but those who spread false accusations and unfounded claims in the guise of journalism, dividing our people and eroding trust in our institutions,” he said. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/9/27/magalong-on-ici-resignation-i-chose-to-protect-the-integrity-of-fight-vs-corruption-1109">Magalong on ICI resignation: I chose to protect the integrity of fight vs corruption</a></div><p>“Corruption and deception, not those who demand accountability, are what truly weaken our nation. I will remain firm in advancing truth, justice, ethical leadership, and good governance, and in building a Philippines founded on integrity, unity, and moral strength,” the mayor said.</p><p>Talks of destabilization plots against the Marcos Jr. administration have been rife since September, before thousands of Filipinos converged in streets to protest the corruption-riddled government projects amounting to billions of pesos.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/13/marcos-jr-will-not-block-lawful-protests-malaca-ang-1752">Marcos Jr. will not block lawful protests: Malacañang</a></div><p>Marcos Jr. has since claimed that his administration remains anchored on “solid ground” despite rumors of a possible coup.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IgTeZerkYqk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lyYec6scCKo?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>So far, authorities have yet to categorically say if the names on Tulfo’s list have violated certain laws, a Palace official said.</p>

So far, authorities have yet to categorically say if the names on Tulfo’s list have violated certain laws, a Palace official said.

Tulfo’s alleged destabilization list forwarded to AFP intel team: Malacañang

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Tulfo’s alleged destabilization list forwarded to AFP intel team: Malacañang

Katrina Domingo,

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Published November 11, 2025 01:57 PM PHT

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Updated November 11, 2025 05:45 PM PHT

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