AUSTRALIA CONCERNED OVER MASSIVE CORRUPTION IN AFP
‘Probe, proper accountability’ of Aussie funds a must
By Michaela P. del Callar 02/11/2011It’s not just the funds for the Philippine peacekeeping forces over which the United Nations is concerned, as well as the United States government funds for the “Balikatan excercises.”
Australia, too, is very concerned over the corruption scandal that has implicated for now, at least three retired military chiefs and has asked the Philippine government to ensure that the allegations are investigated and acted upon, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Rod Smith told The Tribune yesterday.
The Philippine government has reassured Australian officials that some of the problems that allowed the reported massive corruption in the past have been addressed and were no longer there, Smith said, but noted that Australia expects the “proper accountability” of funds it gave to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
“Yes we are very concerned about the allegations of corruption in the AFP and just as we are always concerned about allegations of corruption of any kind,” Smith said in an interview. “What we said to the Philippine government is that we look to it to ensure the allegations are properly investigated and appropriate action is taken.”.... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20110211hed1.html
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