The administration will not shirk its duty to the Filipino people amid political attacks against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin made the statement as he lamented the remarks of former president Rodrigo Duterte in calling on the military to overthrow the current leadership.
“No motive is more selfish than calling for a sitting president to be overthrown so that your daughter can take over,” Bersamin said.
Bersamin urged Duterte to respect the Constitution and “desist from being as irresponsible as he has become.”
While Duterte’s brazen call for a coup was a “shock” for the administration, Bersamin assured the public that they will continue to carry out their sworn duties.
“This administration will not shirk from its sworn duty to govern and manage the affairs of the Filipino Nation according to the Constitution and the Rule of Law,” Bersamin said.
“It will defend its legacy before the Filipino People only by lawful means. The state will act resolutely to go against all unlawful attempts and challenges,” he added. | PND
