Military corruption exists, but AFP ‘helpless’—DND
By Mario J. Mallari 03/24/2011The Department of National Defense (DND) special investigating committee (SIC) acknowledged there were irregularities in the utilization of funds for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) during the past administration but admitted “helplessness” in running after those involved in the fund mess.
At a press briefing, DND spokesman Eduardo Batac said initial findings by the DND-SIC, headed by lawyer Patrick Velez, noted the “improper disbursement” of military funds from 2005 and earlier.
“I don’t think we can deny that at this point. The amounts involved are quite staggering,” Batac said.
“Evidently, there were irregula-rities that were committed and even to us at the department and the AFP, the amounts involved are staggering,” Batac added..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20110324hed4.html
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