A former Arroyo administration official has met with members of the police Special Action Force to try to convince them to withdraw support for President Benigno Aquino III, a political strategist said.
Saycon did not name the official allegedly meeting with SAF personnel.
He added he was invited to the meeting by former Tarlac Gov. Margarita “Tingting” Cojuangco. Cojuangco has said neither she nor Saycon are part of a rumored destabilization plot against Aquino.
Talk of coup plots have been floating since 44 SAF troopers were killed in a clash with members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, members of the breakaway Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, and private armed groups in the Mamasapano area. Also killed in the clash were 18 MILF fighters and seven civilians.
On Friday, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV made a vague reference to the “political opposition” as being behind the supposed plot.
The Palace said on Thursday that the military is ready to thwart any coup attempt.
Earlier this month, the Department of National Defense acknowledged there are coup rumors, but stressed that “that’s all they are — rumors.” — JDS, GMA News
