Faeldon recognizes Noy gov’t but crusade vs corruption stays 07/09/2010

Faeldon recognizes Noy gov’t but crusade vs corruption stays

07/09/2010 Marine Capt. Nicanor Faeldon is expecting justice from the Aquino administration but made no guarantee that he will not escape again to pursue his advocacies for reforms if corruption continues to persist under the new government. At a press conference in Antipolo City, Faeldon was formally presented to the media by Navy Flag Officer in Command Rear Adm. Danilo Cortez and Marine Commandant Maj. Gen. Juancho Sabban. “I am one of those who are hopeful that justice will be attained not only by me but all those who have cases. Maybe we will attain justice,” he said. By justice, Faeldon clarified that he meant not being exonerated with the charges slapped against him before the general court martial and Makati City court. “Justice in a sense that I believe this new administration will not meddle on our justice system. It will allow the processes. That’s what I meant in saying justice. I am not asking for anyone to meddle in my case,” said Faeldon, one of the core leaders of the Magdalo group that staged a short-lived mutiny at the posh Oakwood Apartments in Makati City in 2003. Faeldon, who is the subject of P1 million reward offered by the government, maintained that his decision to “surface” was in accordance with his previous pronouncement that he will submit himself to duly elected government.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100709hed5.html

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