DOJ to Decide on Probe of Singson’s ‘Seditious’ Call, Palace Says

The decision on whether to investigate former Ilocos Sur governor Luis Chavit Singson over his call for a large-scale protest now rests with the Department of Justice, according to Palace officials.

Presidential Communications Office press officer Claire Castro said the executive branch would defer to the DOJ to determine whether Singson’s remarks could be considered inciting to sedition, particularly his appeal for Filipinos to rally for the removal of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr..

Castro noted that encouraging actions that aim to unseat a sitting president may fall under sedition, but emphasized that it is not the Palace’s role to initiate such a probe. Instead, she said, the matter should undergo proper legal evaluation.

Singson has argued that his call for a “one-time, big-time” rally is meant to address corruption, not undermine democratic order. He has also urged religious groups and the public to unite against what he describes as systemic abuse of power.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines earlier responded that allegations involving civilian officials and public funds must be resolved through civilian courts, not military action.

In moments like this, the difference between dissent and disorder is often determined not by volume, but by process.
The law, as always, is asked to draw the line — calmly, deliberately, and in full view of the public.

“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.”
— 1 Corinthians 14:33

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