The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is scrutinising reports that infiltrators may try to disrupt an upcoming three-day protest organised by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) in Metro Manila.
In a statement on Friday, AFP chief Romeo Brawner Jr. confirmed that intelligence units are sifting through unverified information about individuals who may join the INC-backed mass action, possibly intending to sow confusion or trigger violence.
While the INC asserts its three-day anti-corruption protest remains open to non-members, the military emphasised it has so far found no definitive proof of sabotage or outside manipulation of the event.
The AFP has urged both organisers and participants of the rally to cooperate with security measures, and reiterated its readiness to step in if public safety is compromised.
As investigations continue, no arrests have been reported and the nature of the alleged infiltrators—including how they might be deployed or what their objectives are—remains unclear.