President Marcos will push through with his traditional Independence Day activities despite reports of an alleged destabilization plot on June 12, Malacañang said on Monday, June 8.

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a press briefing that the President's schedule for the country's 128th Independence Day celebration would proceed as planned.

“Sa ngayon po, definitely, kung ano po iyong isinasagawa ng Pangulo sa mga nakaraang Independence Day ay ganoon pa rin po ang magiging activity ng Pangulo (For now, definitely, the President's activities will be the same as those he has carried out during previous Independence Day celebrations),” she said.

While Malacañang has yet to release Marcos’ detailed schedule, the Philippine President traditionally leads the annual Independence Day rites at the Rizal Monument in Manila, where he raises the Philippine flag and leads the wreath-laying ceremony honoring national hero Jose Rizal.

The President also usually attends the Vin d'Honneur reception in Malacañang, a longstanding Independence Day tradition that brings together members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, and other guests to celebrate Philippine independence.

Independence Day commemorates the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.

Castro made the statement when asked about reports of a possible rally or disturbance coinciding with the June 12 celebration.

The Palace official said Malacañang has yet to receive any validated information regarding an alleged destabilization effort. However, Castro reiterated an earlier warning against individuals allegedly seeking to sow instability.

“At patungkol po sa nasasabing rally/panggugulo, sinabi na po natin mag-ingat po tayo sa mga ganitong aktibidad, although wala pa po tayong natatanggap na anumang impormasyon (As for the reported rally or disturbance, we have already said that we should be cautious about these kinds of activities, although we have not yet received any information),” she said.

“Pero huwag natin hayaang maghasik ang kadiliman dito sa ating pamahalaan. Kailangan po tayong magtrabaho at labanan din po natin ang mga kampon ng kadiliman (But let us not allow darkness to spread within our government. We need to continue working and also fight the forces of darkness),” she added.

The Palace had earlier cautioned the public about alleged efforts to destabilize the government after claims surfaced on social media about a supposed plan to disrupt activities on Independence Day, allegedly led by an unidentified religious bloc.

At the time, Castro said Malacañang could not confirm the reported plot but maintained that law enforcement agencies and investigating bodies have the mandate to act against any illegal activities.

The Palace has not released additional details regarding the alleged threat, while security preparations for Independence Day celebrations are expected to proceed as scheduled.