Noy does a Gloria, gives AFP CoS civilian post
02/17/2011By Mario J. Mallari
The more things change, the more they remain the same seems to characterize the Aquino administration.
President Aquino, who promised change, yesterday took the same path taken by former President Gloria Arroyo in rewarding her retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff (CoS) with a high ranking civilian post.
It was during her term that she virtually militarized her Cabinet and other executive offices, the same path Aquino appears to be taking, as many of his sub-appointments are being filled with retired military officials.
Aquino announced that incumbent AFP CoS Gen. Ricardo David Jr. will be appointed to a civilian post after his scheduled retirement from the active military service next month, the very same move made the former president..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20110217hed3.html
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