PNP chief downplays destab plot amid rise in car theft-killings By Gina P. Elorde and Angie M. Rosales 01/22/2011

PNP chief downplays destab plot amid rise in car theft-killings

By Gina P. Elorde and Angie M. Rosales 01/22/2011

The Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership yesterday assured the public that the spate of violent car theft incidents in the country was not part of a plot to destabilize the Aquino administration.

According to Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Raul Bacalzo, police intelligence agents have not monitored any destabilization plan.

“This is not part of a destabilization plot,” he told reporters at Camp Crame in Quezon City.

Concerns over destabilization attempts arose after Rep. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito the other day said he was informed that there is a strong belief among the intelligence sector that the recent series of high-profile criminal cases was meant to discredit the Aquino administration..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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