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Former General Arrested for Sedition Amid Coup Attempt

1/5/2026

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Romeo Poquiz, former Philippine Air Force general, was arrested for sedition on January 5, 2026, at Manila's international airport.
He urged the military to withdraw support from President Ferdinand Marcos amid a corruption scandal.
A warrant issued on December 5 led to Poquiz's detention.
General Romeo Brawner, the military chief, said retired officers sought a coup to reset society.
Marcos did not address the arrest during a budget signing that day.

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Romeo Poquiz, former Philippine Air Force general, was arrested for sedition on January 5, 2026, at Manila's international airport.
He urged the military to withdraw support from President Ferdinand Marcos amid a corruption scandal.
A warrant issued on December 5 led to Poquiz's detention.
General Romeo Brawner, the military chief, said retired officers sought a coup to reset society.
Marcos did not address the arrest during a budget signing that day.