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Colonel Relieved After Opposing Marcos, Faces Charges

1/12/2026

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Colonel Audie Mongao of the Philippine Army opposed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a social media post.
He was relieved of command.
The Army placed him in unassigned status for a thorough investigation.
He will face charges and a psychiatric evaluation.
Major General Michael Logico said charges will proceed regardless of the psychiatric assessment, noting that withdrawals of support have preceded coup attempts, including the 1986 ouster of Marcos Sr.

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Colonel Audie Mongao of the Philippine Army opposed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a social media post.
He was relieved of command.
The Army placed him in unassigned status for a thorough investigation.
He will face charges and a psychiatric evaluation.
Major General Michael Logico said charges will proceed regardless of the psychiatric assessment, noting that withdrawals of support have preceded coup attempts, including the 1986 ouster of Marcos Sr.