The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it has not received any confirmed intelligence report on an alleged plan to storm Malacañang during the Independence Day commemoration on June 12.
PNP spokesperson and public affairs chief Col. Allen Rae Co made the clarification on Friday following online claims that a supposed security threat against the Palace had been discussed in an emergency meeting at Camp Crame.
“We have received no validated intelligence regarding any such threats on Independence Day,” Co said in a press briefing.
He assured the public that police forces remain prepared to secure Independence Day activities nationwide, saying the PNP is on alert for any possible disturbance or security concern during the holiday.
The statement came after columnist Ramon Tulfo claimed in a social media post that Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla held an emergency meeting with police officials to discuss an alleged plan by supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte to attack Malacañang on June 12. The post also claimed that a religious group would be involved.
Co confirmed that Remulla met with senior PNP officials, regional directors, and directorial staff, but said the meeting was neither unusual nor urgent.
According to Co, the command conference was part of the Interior Secretary’s oversight function over the police organization and was meant to align operational priorities with the administration’s peace and order agenda.
“There is nothing unusual or nothing urgent about the meeting,” Co said.
He added that the discussions focused on security preparations for the upcoming State of the Nation Address, security at the Senate, and the Safer Cities Initiative.
Asked directly if the alleged June 12 threat was tackled, Co reiterated that the PNP had not received any verified information about such a plan.
On the possibility of raising the alert level for Independence Day, Co said the PNP routinely heightens its readiness during major national events.
“We are always ready and vigilant to handle any threat or any eventuality,” he said.