Early retirement not a ‘sacrifice’ — Bangit
06/17/2010 Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Delfin Bangit said his early departure from his post must not be interpreted as a “sacrifice” on his part because he believes that his decision to retire “was the right thing to do.” In his farewell speech to troops of the Army’s 4th Infantry Division in Cagayan de Oro City last Tuesday, the military chief regarded his action as doing service for all Filipinos and would do good to the military organization. He also rallied the soldiers to “respect, support, obey and honor the next Commander-in-Chief and the next chief of staff of the AFP.” President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, immediately after his proclamation, announced that he will not retain Bangit, noting his appointment came a day before the constitutional ban on appointments during election period last March 9. A member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1978, Bangit is perceived to be close to outgoing President Arroyo. AFP spokesman Lt. Col. Arnulfo Marcelo Burgos Jr. yesterday said Bangit has started packing his things from his office at the AFP General Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo in Quzon City in preparation for his early retirement which may come next week. He added only “essential things” are present in Bangit’s office. “In his office, you can see normal things but the memorabilia, all other things are not there anymore…those given to him during visits, mementos,” Burgos said.... MORE Source: The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100617hed5.html |
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