Manila, Oct. 7 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has long been aware of reports about alleged attempts by certain factions to push for a coup d'etat, but Malacanang on Tuesday said he is not alarmed and continues to trust the loyalty of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President was informed about the matter even before the Sept. 21 protest actions.

"Matagal na po niyang alam ito kahit before September 21 ay mayroong mga maliliit na grupo na nagsu-suggest ng ganito (He has long been aware of this, even before September 21, that there were small groups suggesting such things)," Castro said in a press briefing at the Palace.

"According nga t...