Noynoy warned of rumblings in the AFP
By Gerry Baldo and Mario J. Mallari 08/18/2010 A former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and former senator, who is now a member of the House of Representatives, yesterday warned President Aquino not to ignore the rumblings in the military establishment as an offshoot of the concerns raised relative to the promotions and assignment system. At a press conference yesterday, Muntinlupa Rep. Rodolfo Baizon said that Aquino should immediately address the complaint of outgoing Armed Forces National Capital Region Command (NCRCom) chief Rear Adm. Feliciano Angue, who had claimed that his new assignment was tantamount to being demoted while others who have played partisan politics during the presidential polls last May have been given choice posts as a political accommodation for those who helped during the recent presidential elections. Angue yesterday remained defiant as he continued airing his gripes before the media despite several warnings from the AFP and even its chief that he could face court martial proceedings for violating the AFP’s Code of Ethics. Angue was everywhere in the media yesterday, gracing television and radio programs and held another press briefing at his office in Camp Aguinaldo, despite a gag order from the AFP brass.... MORESource: The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100818hed1.html |
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