DND claims to probe ’04 poll rigging By Mario J. Mallari 02/18/2011

DND claims to probe ’04 poll rigging

By Mario J. Mallari 02/18/2011

The Department of National Defense yesterday vowed to look into the alleged participation of military personnel in the massive rigging of the 2004 presidential elections as detailed by bemedalled former Marine Col. Ariel Querubin in his application for amnesty before the DND-Amnesty Committee.

At a press briefing in Camp Aguinaldo yesterday, DND spokesman Eduardo Batac said the DND-AC, headed by Undersecretary Honorio Azcueta, will take into consideration the narrative of Querubin and a possible re-investigation of the alleged electoral fraud is in the offing.

“This will have to be taken cognizance of by the committee itself. The committee takes into consideration the narratives submitted…there are other issues coming out of narrative, especially those submitted by Colonel Querubin. This is a welcome development as far as the department is concerned, so further action can be initiated as far as report is concerned,” said Batac.

“The amnesty committee will have to look into this and submit a separate report to the Secretary of National Defense with regard to this particular report of Colonel Querubin. There would be further action on this,” added Batac..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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