Terror report exists but ‘unofficial,’ say execs
By Mario J. Mallari 11/23/2010A slew of denials and devaluing of the leaked report on the alleged operations of four extremist groups operating in Metro Manila was issued by authorities yesterday including its supposed author who confirmed the report exists but said it was unofficial.
While belittling the report, Malacañang, nevertheless, unveiled to reporters the setting up of a P5.5 million National Security Assessment Center (NASC) right in Mala-cañang Park where a supposed presidential situation room would be set up to monitor crisis situations.
Defense and military officials yesterday dismissed as “unofficial” the report confirming the presence and activities of terrorist groups in Metro Manila.
Outgoing National Capital Region Command (NCRCom) chief Maj. Gen. Arthur Tabaquero disowned the after-tour-of-duty report (ATDR) attributed to him as he ordered a thorough investigation of the incident to establish whether the 12-page document came from his office or not..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20101123hed3.html
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