Public warned vs ‘forces of darkness’ over alleged June 12 attack plan

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MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Friday did not confirm the alleged plan by “pro-Sara” groups to attack Malacañang on June 12, but urged the public to stay vigilant against “forces of darkness.”

Castro issued the statement following a social media post of veteran journalist and columnist Ramon Tulfo, claiming that the Philippine National Police (PNP) had received intelligence reports of a planned attack on the Palace “to be led by a religious sect.”

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“As of now, we cannot confirm the alleged plan of destabilizers on June 12,” she said in a Viber message.