Navy whistle-blower placed on ‘floating status’ By Mario J. Mallari 08/21/2010

Navy whistle-blower placed on ‘floating status’

By Mario J. Mallari 08/21/2010 Taking the cue from the Commander-in-Chief, President Aquino, the Armed Forces of the Philippines top brass are now throwing the book at disgruntled Rear Adm. Feliciano Angue whose designation as Naval Forces Western Mindanao chief was held in abeyance pending investigation for his alleged violation of the AFP’s Code of Ethics and Articles of War. Navy Flag Officer in Command Rear Adm. Danilo Cortez, at a press conference at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City yesterday said Angue, who publicly criticized the AFP’s promotion system after his “demotion,” will not assume his new post until the investigation against him is completed. “As of now, we are holding in abeyance his assumption (as commander) of Naval Forces Western Mindanao because of the directive of higher headquarters for the investigation,” Cortez said. The investigation against Angue is being conducted by a Navy committee. In the meantime, Cortez said Angue will be attached with the Navy’s receiving station, without any assignment. “That’s our normal process… he cannot assume the position because of the directive (of higher headquarters),” the Navy chief said..... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100821hed3.html

HEADLINES No gag order on alter egos—Noy  Poll body seeks DoJ findings on Susano’s CF cards, ‘Hello Nico’ Navy whistle-blower placed on ‘floating status’ World Bank says RP farm policy deepens poverty Dead ensign’s kin seek DoJ’s reopening of case Cayetanos split over divorce scheme