Bangit must go, says Noynoy By Angie M. Rosales 06/10/2010

Bangit must go, says Noynoy

By Angie M. Rosales 06/10/2010 Just like his appointing authority, President Arroyo, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Delfin Bangit could consider himself already an “outgoing” official. No less than President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III himself declared that Bangit will not be keeping his post once he formally assumes the presidency. “He will not be the chief of staff,” Aquino told a press con-ference after his procla-mation as 15th President of the Republic. He stressed that Bangit’s recent pronouncements prompted him to arrive at such a decision, even if there were those who tried to act as intermediaries to them, in hope of reaching a consensus. “For the present time, with his comments and insinuations, that does not indicate a harmonious relationship with us. He knows where I’m coming from, I understand what he means, we will work for the betterment of the institution and the stability of the country,” he said. Aquino was obviously referring to the statements made by Bangit, telling the camp of the incoming administration to “treat the military organization with honor and dignity.” A number of Aquino supporters have called on Bangit to resign from his post as his ad interim appointment had lapsed after failing to receive confirmation from the Commission on Appointments (CA) just before Congress adjourned last June 4. Aquino was candid in saying that he will immediately order a review of the promotion in rank or ad interim appointment given by Arroyo to other military officers, estimated at 300 who also failed to secure the confirmation of the CA, but not Bangit’s papers. “With the exception of the AFP chief of staff, those other military officers who have no issues pending before them, after a cursory review, a review immediately as possible, we will rescind their appointments so that those who are deserving will be considered and fulfill the requirements of the Constitution and thereby get their appropriate rank,” he said.... MORE     Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100610hed3.html

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