Aquino dismisses Biazon’s warnings on AFP unrest
By Aytch S. de la Cruz and Mario J. Mallari 08/19/2010 The Commander-in-Chief has finally spoken and his word shall become an order to the military. President Aquino yesterday dismissed the warnings issued by former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff and former senator and now Muntinlupa Rep. Rodolfo Biazon to pay serious attention in view of the ongoing rumblings in the military organization that were sparked by Rear Adm. Feliciano Angue’s recent statements in the media. Angue has been griping for weeks over the alleged politicization in the AFP’s promotions and assignment system by those officials who were granted choice positions by Aquino in the military institution. Aquino earlier deferred to his AFP Chief of Staff Gen. David to answer on this issue but yesterday, at a press conference he held in Malacañang, he finally declared his position. “I have been elected by the people and part of my duties is to serve as Commander-in-Chief. He (Angue) is my subordinate. It is my decision so he needs to follow (orders) — it’s just that simple,” Aquino said. Aquino added he would not allow any of his subordinates to question his orders so as to keep the chain of command in place which he considers as key element toward maintaining the peace and order situation in the country.... MORE Source: The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100819hed5.html |
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