Embattled Garcia faces expulsion from PMAAA
By Mario J. Mallari 02/08/2011Former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) comptroller discharged Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia is now facing expulsion from the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association (PMAAA) amid the growing controversies about the alleged massive corruption in the AFP during his incumbency as deputy chief of staff for comptrollership or J6.
Former AFP chief and Muntinlupa Rep. Rodolfo Biazon, chairman of the PMAAA, said that a resolution from fellow cavaliers have been passed calling for the expulsion of Garcia, a member of the controversial PMA Class of 1971.
“A resolution for expulsion had been submitted and so we discussed it in the board. Finally, the board agreed that we should not preempt the judicial proceedings ongoing,” Biazon said.
Garcia was charged with plunder for allegedly amassing more than P300 million in unexplained wealth during his incumbency as AFP comptroller..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20110208nat1.html
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