Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin described former President Rodrigo Duterte's call to remove President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. so that his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, could take over as selfish.
In a statement on Tuesday, Bersamin emphasized that the former president should respect the Constitution and not undermine it. He also urged Duterte to stop acting as irresponsibly as he has been.
"Nakakagulat ang garapalang panawagan ni dating Pangulong Duterte sa ating sandatahang lakas na maglunsad ng kudeta laban kay Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcis Jr.," said Bersamin.
He further added that Duterte would go to great and malicious lengths, such as insulting the armed forces by urging them to betray their oath, in order for his plan to succeed.
Bersamin vowed that the administration would not shy away from its sworn duty to govern and manage the affairs of the Filipino nation in accordance with the Constitution and the Rule of Law.
"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," Bersamin said.
The Executive Secretary firmly stated that violent power grabs, including assassination, chaos, and rebellion, in order to easily seize the presidency, are unacceptable.
In closing, Bersamin told Duterte to wait for the right time and follow the proper procedures to be placed in a position.
