CIMATU ‘SURPRISED’ TO LEARN HE OWNS 2 HOMES; LIGOT’S WIFE EXCUSED ON HIGH BP
Senate inquiry marked by mental lapses, denials
By Angie M. Rosales 03/04/2011Mental lapses, “high blood pressure” reading for Erlinda Ligot, and a “surprised” former Armed Forces Chief of Staff at owning two houses in Iloilo even when he was still a major, despite his signature appearing in the documents and frustrated Senate probers over the witnesses hiding behind the right to incriminate themselves marked the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on the military corruption probe yesterday.
Former AFP Chief of Staff Gen. (ret.) Roy Cimatu, who claimed he never received send-off and welcome gifts in the millions, was rendered speechless when Sen. Franklin Drilon confronted him on his alleged two properties in Iloilo, acquired by him and wife Fe, while he was still carrying the rank of a major.
Although Cimatu claimed it was reflected in his filed statement of assets and liabilities (SAL), he appeared unaware of the said properties as he was repeatedly caught offguard when Drilon tried to dig into the details.
In a document furnished by Drilon, it showed that a property was registered under the name of Cimatu and his spouse on July 12, 1984 while another property was placed under the name of his wife on June 22, 1987..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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