Palace: Destabilization plot vs gov’t not new; calls for probe

MANILA, Philippines — A reported destabilization plot against the government, allegedly backed by retired military officers, is not new but should still be investigated by the proper authoritiesn, Malacañang said on Monday. On Sunday, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said some groups are attempting to gain support from uniformed personnel for a possible military-backed “people power revolution.”