MANILA, Jan 5 — The Philippine police have arrested retired Air Force Major General Romeo Poquiz on charges of sedition in connection with his alleged role in a destabilisation plot against the government.
Xinhua reported that the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group's operatives detained Poquiz at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport upon his arrival from a family holiday in Bangkok, Thailand, pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by a court for rebellion and inciting to sedition.
The authorities said the complaint stemmed from a protest rally organised by his group in Manila in November last year, during which he allegedly urged members of the Armed Forces to rise against the current government.
Following his arrest, Poquiz was brought to the Philippine National Police national headquarters, where he underwent booking and documentation procedures before being presented to the court.
