Palace shrugs off alleged ouster plot

support that the Chief Executive is getting from the state security forces and majority of Filipinos.

"Given the popularity rating of the President, no coup or for that matter, conspiracy, will succeed. The PNP (Philippine National Police) and the military are in support of the President, as well as majority of the Filipinos," Panelo said.

Duterte's eldest son posted on social media a list titled "Anti-Administration Group, Oust Duterte Movement," which contains the names of members of opposition Liberal Party, militant groups, members of the press, Catholic prelates, Leftleaning party-list groups, and private firms allegedly working together to remove Duterte from office.

The younger Duterte offered no supporting evidence.

His list contained the names of Vice President Leni Robredo, former Vice President Jejomar Binay Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, former chief justice Hilario Davide, Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, Senators Leila de Lima and Risa Hontiveros; and former senator Francisco Tatad, as among those involved in the ouster plot.

Also mentioned in the list were the late prelate Julio Xavier Labayen and Bishops Broderick Pabilo, Leo Drona, Antonio Tobias, Deogracias Iñiguez, Pablo David, and Arturo Santos.

Private companies Jollibee Food Corporation, Dole Philippines, PLDT, Philsaga Mining Corp., General Tuna Corp., and Sumi Philippines Wiring System were also dragged into the supposed ouster movement against Duterte.

Others tagged in the list were retired military officer Victor Corpuz, retired generals "Cunanan" and "Lampe," columnists Randy David and Ducky Paredes, and journalists Maria Ressa, Ellen Torsedillas and Ed Lingao.

In the Palace press briefing, Panelo admitted that the Palace was not privy to the roster of the supposed destabilization movement against the Duterte administration that was released by the President's son.

Panelo, nevertheless, said the presidential son was "competent enough to explain his position on the matter."