Sen. Jamby Madrigal attended today’s court martial hearing and took a look at the detention facility. She was allowed only up to reception area of the conjugal quarters.
Tell truth on rigging of 2004 elections’
by Victor Reyes
Military officers linked to last year’s supposed power grab attempt dared AFP chief Gen. Hermogenes Esperon Jr. to “tell the truth” about allegations that the military helped rig the May 2004 polls to ensure President Arroyo’s victory.
“Never in the history of the Armed Forces of the Philippines has one man and his criminal gang brought so much shame to our beloved organization,” said the officers in a statement distributed to media covering the court martial proceedings in Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal.
The officers, led by Maj. Gen. Renato Miranda, former Marines commandant, and Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim, former commander of the Army Scout Rangers, said they would salute Esperon if he does the nation a favor by telling the truth.
The AFP said Esperon has already told the truth. He has been cleared by a military board which investigated allegations that three generals participated in the electoral fraud in 2004, said Lt. Col. Bartolome Bacarro, chief of the AFP Public Information Office.
Esperon has told the Mayuga Board that he had nothing to do with the alleged cheating operations by the Arroyo camp in the May 2004 elections.
The Mayuga report has never been made public.
Esperon was then AFP deputy chief of staff for operations and concurrent deputy chief of the AFP’s Task Force Honest, Orderly and Peaceful Elections.
“General Esperon is very, very willing to tell the truth in the right forum. So there is no need for prodding from these officers for General Esperon to tell the truth because General Esperon has been telling the truth,” Bacarro said.
Esperon and now retired Generals Gabriel Habacon and Roy Kyamko were named by former elections commissioner Virgilio Garcillano in the “Hello Garci” wiretapped conversations.
In the wiretapped operations allegedly conducted by military intelligence agents in 2004, President Arroyo was heard in the “Hello Garci” recordings asking Garcillano, alleged head of the cheating operations, to ensure she would get a lead of one million votes over Fernando Poe Jr.
A fourth military general named by Garcillano, now retired Brig. Gen. Francisco Gudani, supposedly supported Poe.
Gudani appeared before a Senate inquiry in September 2005, a month before he was due to retire, and testified on massive cheating in the elections in Lanao del Sur. He was relieved of his post at the Philippine Military Academy right after his testimony.
The detained officers said the allegations that “Esperon and a few criminal elements among the ranks of the AFP had allowed themselves to be used to subvert the Constitution and destroy the very essence of democracy” have become the “collective shame” of the Armed Forces.
“Nay, it is our collective shame that we failed to stop them. The thought of this failure reaffirms our resolve to bring them to justice. That is our covenant with the people and our sworn duty to protect the country,” they added.
On the tag “political destabilizers” that Esperon has given them, the officers said: “Who cried unabashedly in front of national viewers when his mentor announced that she will not covet the presidency again?”
They were referring to President Arroyo’s declaration in December 2003 in Baguio City that she would not seek the presidency in 2004. Esperon was then commander of the Presidential Security Group.
“Who stands accused of cheating in the elections in 2004? Who stands accused of lying? Who stands accused of stealing votes? Who was mentioned in the Garci tapes? Who debased the Armed Forces of the Philippines by being party to cheating, stealing and lying? Who hides behind EO 464 when given the opportunity to let the truth out?” they asked.
Executive Order 464 that prohibits key government officials from appearing before legislative inquiries without permission from President Arroyo.
The Senate started investigations into the “Hello Garci” recordings last month. No military officer has been allowed by Malacañang to appear.
“Who vigorously opposes the Mayuga report from being published? Who hides behind that little skirt to save his ass? Who invokes the words `state secret’ like a criminal who invokes the Fifth Amendment when caught? And since when has a criminal act become a state secret?” the officers asked.
The Mayuga report was the result of a military probe that cleared Esperon and the others named by Garcillano in the recordings.
“State secret” was among the justifications the military has been invoking in refusing to attend Senate inquiries.
They agreed with the military pronouncements that there are officers outside detention who are better than they are. They said their “sympathies” go to these good men who are placed in a position to “clean up” the mess Esperon made.
Citing examples of what they said were “acts of honorable men,” they said a Marine general offered his own blood to save the life of an enemy in skirmishes in Central Mindanao while another Marine general lobbied for humane treatment for Moro leader Nur Misuari who is under house arrest for rebellion.
“We have not given up on you, Mr. Esperon. There might still be some good left in you…Please do the nation and your family a favor. Tell the truth. You might still earn our salute. Every Navy man worth is salt knows why we call you Mister…We lost that on you,” they said.
An officer who spoke on condition of anonymity said addressing a military officer “mister” means displeasure over his superior.
“It has a negative connotation. In the Navy, an officer is called mister instead of his rank if you did something wrong or your superior officer is not satisfied with your performance,” he said.
As soon as the court martial proceedings started, defense lawyer Francisco Chaves asked the court to suspend the hearing because Miranda was not present.
Miranda was brought to the AFP Medical Center Thursday for a physical checkup.
Chaves said the health condition of Miranda was the end result of the military’s oppression of the accused. He said the proceedings have to be suspended because Miranda, as the principal accused, has the right to be present.
The court rejected the motion of Chavez and his corresponding motions for reconsideration, saying Miranda’s right would not be violated if the former Marine chief was not present.
Lawyer Homobono Adaza also asked the court to dissolve itself because Esperon, the court’s convening authority, has issued prejudicial statements by calling the accused as “destabilizers” and who do not deserve to be given medical attention.
Adaza said Esperon’s statements manifest “bias and prejudice.”
The court also rejected the motion of Adaza.
The members of the military tribunal, headed by Army Maj. Gen. Jogy Leo Fojas, assured the defense lawyers they are hearing the cases against the accused impartially.
Full statement of the 28 officers:
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Never in the history of the Armed Forces of the Philippines has one man and his criminal gang brought so much shame to our beloved organization. Allegations that this man and a few criminal elements among the ranks of the AFP have allowed themselves to be used to subvert the Constitution and destroy the very essence of democracy have become our collective shame.
Nay, it is our collective shame that we failed to STOP them. The thought of this failure reaffirms our resolve to bring them to justice. That is our covenant with the people and our sworn duty to the Constitution.
We have been repeatedly called by Mr. Esperon as “political destabilizers” in almost every forum that affords him opportunity. We pose these questions to you Mr. Esperon:
Who cried unabashedly in front of national viewers when his mentor announced that she will not covet the presidency again?
“Who stands accused of cheating in the elections in 2004? Who stands accused of lying? Who stands accused of stealing votes? Who was mentioned in the Garci tapes? Who debased the Armed Forces of the Philippines by being party to cheating, stealing and lying? Who hides behind EO 464 when given the opportunity to let the truth out?”
“Who vigorously opposes the Mayuga report from being published? Who hides behind that little skirt to save his ass? Who invokes the words `state secret’ like a criminal who invokes the Fifth Amendment when caught? And since when has a criminal act become a state secret?” Pray tell, Mr. Esperon.
Patriotism is not our monopoly, Mr. Esperon.
No! In fact, the mere mention of this word brings out inadequacies in us. However, our definition of patriotism does not include involving ourselves in the criminal act of subverting the will of the people. Neither does it include closing our eyes while the crime is being committed.
Incarceration is a very small price to pay for that definition.
There are “more good men outside”, you said. We agree, Mr. Esperon. Our sympathies go to those men who are placed in an unenviable position to clean up the mess that you made. Our sympathies go to those good men who try to rebuild the institution which you had destroyed. Our sympathies go to those good men who are left to pick up the pieces after being victims of a crime themselves.
Allow us to refresh your memory to recount events, Mr. Esperon. During the height of the fighting in Central Mindanao, a Marine general offered his own blood so than an enemy may live. Another marine general took it upon himself to lobby for a humane treatment for Nur Misuari whom we all had the opportunity to cross swords. Do we need to tell you who Nur Misuari is, Mr. Esperon?
Those, Mr. Esperon are acts of honorable men. Those acts distinguish men of courage. Those acts remind us that the AFP is an institution, upholds human dignity of life.Yes Mr. Esperon, you may succeed in destroying our physical being but never shall you have the satisfaction of destroying our will and spirit, as well. NEVER!
We have not given up on you, Mr. Esperon. There might still be some good left in you. You will be leaving the service in a few months time. Please do the nation and your family a favor. Tell the truth. You might still earn our salute. Every Navy man worth is salt knows why we call you “Mister”…We lost that on you,”
Photo caption:
1.Col. Querubin, Brig. Gen.im and Sen. Madrigal
2. Capt. Frederick Sales, Lt. Col. Achilles Segumalian, Capt. Ruben Guinolbay, Sen. madrigal, Atgty. Frank Chavez, Brig. gen. Danilo Lim, Atty. ALex Avisado, Capt. Montano Almodovar, Capt. James Sababan.
3.Gen. Lim and wife, Aloy
4. Atty. Vicente Verdadero, Madrigal, Gen. Delfin Bangit, Atty. Homobono Adaza
5. The panel of judges. lady is Col. Marian Aleido
6. Rolling up the barbed wire after the hearing so Jamby could pass to go to media 100 meters away from court house
7. Pong Querubin, wife of Col. Querubin for a souvenir photo with the light tank that is always present during hearing
8. Atty. Alex Avisado and another lawyer
Note: Gen. Delfin Bangit was there because as commanding general of the 2nd Infantry Division, the detention center in Tanay is under his supervision.
What dare? Iyang walang hiya at makapal na mukhang si Esperon, masisindak pa ba nila? Former Gen. Ver looked like a student if compared to this Esperon. In AFP’s history, Esperon is the worst, most cruel AFP General. Give me a gun and bring him to me, then I will shoot him between the eyes. Magsama na sila sa impiyerno ng amo niya. I really hope that this post and message reaches him and all the idiots of this GMA government. And I dare them to catch me!
“General Esperon is very, very willing to tell the truth in the right forum. So there is no need for prodding from these officers for General Esperon to tell the truth because General Esperon has been telling the truth,” Bacarro said.
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Napakarami ng ‘right forum’, gago!
Ellen, thanks for the photos, medyo naibsan ang lungkot ko seeing those ‘gentlemen’ smiling.
I have only few photos because of the severe restrictions in the coverage.
I’ll post the full statement of the officers tomorrow. I’m soooo tired.
Ellen,
Tama na yun, kung ano lang ang meron ay masaya na kami. Thanks, get enough rest, ang layo ng Tanay. Bukas na lang tayo magkwentuhan dito.
Ellen,
That’s quite a statement! Wow!
““Never in the history of the Armed Forces of the Philippines has one man and his criminal gang brought so much shame to our beloved organization,”
I’m very proud of these guys, shit, they are good and brave!
These are the guys who have the moral and physical courage that Esperon doesn’t and has never possessed!
Sleep now Ellen! Take care of yourself… sabi nga, mahaba pa ang labanan…
Heto pa ang gusto ko kahit give up na ako kay Asspweron matagal na.
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“We have not given up on you, Mr Esperon. There might still be some good left in you,” the detained military officers said, adding that “every Navy man worth his salt knows why we call you ‘mister’… We lost that on you.”
Give up na! Esperon is so burried in shit, he can’t extricate himself anymore! He’s told himself that the only way he’ll ever tell the truth is under torture and since we don’t believe in that, di wala na!
The only forum I can think of is 4-inch wide board hanging on the side of a ship with sharks circling below. I’d gladly ppke him with a saber. I’d like to see him squirm and piss in his pants.
A firing squad is an easy way out for this disgrace of a soldier (if ever he was ever one).
Cuban doctors saved the sight of the executioner of Che Guevara, now that’s compassion for you. Esperon on the other hand would rather deprive medication to the very sick Miranda. This only shows that when Esperon’s time to account for his crimes come, let us not be merciful to this beast.
Entra na naman si Dr. Bacarro bilang pagtatanggol sa kanyang amo – “Esperon has already told the truth”.
Sana naman ay parusahan na ng Diyos ang mga ito na sa sampung sinabi ay labing-isa ang mga kasinungalingan. Pagmasdan ninyo ang gawain ni Dr. Bacarro kapag ini-interview ng media – malikot ang mata, hindi makatingin ng diretso sa nag-iinterview sa kanya. Palatandaan ng isang sukab!
Schumey, I didn’t know that you have a “cruel streak”…
“The only forum I can think of is 4-inch wide board hanging on the side of a ship with sharks circling below. I’d gladly ppke him with a saber. I’d like to see him squirm and piss in his pants.”
Hahahahah!
Maiba lang ako ng topic … Puro hinaing na naman ang mga naririnig at nababasa tungkol doon sa palabas sa U-S-A tungkol kay Cory na may nakasulat na “SLUT” sa larawan niya … Bakit hindi na lang picture ni Glorya ang inilagay … sila rin ba takot kay Glorya?
Totoo ba yan Etnad? Where did you see it?
I mean kung totoo na may nakasulat na “Slut” iba na yan – lalo na si Cory. C’mon di na tama yan. I’m not especially a Cory fan but I don’t for one moment believe that she deserves that slur… OK kung si Gloria but Cory? No!
Kay Jon Stewart yata, Anna.
Yung litrato ni Pangit, ang bangit pala niyan.
Teka, nag-file pala si Atty Pulido ng impeachment against Gloria at endorsed kaagad ni Egay San Luis ng Laguna. At 5:00pm on a Friday, this tells me another Lozano-Marcoleta affair in the works.
San Luis is from Kampi.
Ellen says:
(Will caption photos tomorrow. I’m tired)
Yes Ellen, please … don’t overstretch yourself.
Senator Madrigal, as a lawmaker, has all the right to correct faulty laws especially that give so much powers to crooks. Her being prevented to inspect the AFP facilities should be considered an infringement on her right to perform her duties and responsibilities to see to it that no one should be above the law. She should be supported by other lawmakers on this.
I take my hats off for her guts. We should support her.
Anna: I’m not especially a Cory fan but I don’t for one moment believe that she deserves that slur… OK kung si Gloria but Cory? No!
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Me, too! I second the motion.
To ask Esperon Jr. to “tell the truth” about allegations that the military helped rig the May 2004 polls to ensure President Arroyo’s victory. No way Paisano! Why should he reveal the truth? His stars will be in jeopardy. For those who exposed his crimes will answer to his kangaroo court, he can conceal evidence by citing national security, make up its own rules, find a defendant guilty even and execute them with no review by any civilian court.
No longer does the judicial branch and an independent jury stand between the government and the accused. In lieu of those checks and balances central to our legal system, These destabilizer soldiers whom he defined in his so called dictionary face grave consequences because Esperon is an executive that is now investigator, prosecutor, judge, jury and jailer and executioner. In Esperon kangaroo court it calls this communist style abomination a full and fair trial.
Re: Esperon’s time to account for his crimes come, let us not be merciful to this beast.
Schumey,
Walang atrasan, kikilitiin natin hanggang sa malagutan ng hininga!
Emil,
Re: Pagmasdan ninyo ang gawain ni Dr. Bacarro kapag ini-interview ng media – malikot ang mata, hindi makatingin ng diretso sa nag-iinterview sa kanya. Palatandaan ng isang sukab!
Meron pa yatang natitirang konsiensya si Dr. Bacarro. Tingnan mo si Blinky Tianak at deretsong tumingin sa mata ng kausap higit kung nagsisinungaling.
Magugunaw ang Pinas pero hindi ikukumpisal sa bayan ni Asspweron ang katotohanan sa “Hello Garci”! Mas pipiliin niyang madedbol na may milyong $$$$$$ kesa malinis na kaluluwa!
“No way paisano”, sabi ni Cocoy.
Don’t be too trustful of this Jamby Madrigal whose election victory was also in question. It was reported that she was also a Garci beneficiary. Hindi lang sa ginamit niya ang kasikatan ng isang celebrity, Judy Santos, gumastos talaga ng husto para manalo. She doesn’t treat her Senate staff well. Matapobre siya at kunwari maka-masa. I’ve tolerated all these things about Jamby only because she’s with the opposition and very anti-GMA.
There’s a list of things that people can do to help the Burmese people on http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/index.php?storyID=9004
OK, ideas really right off the bat…
It occurred to me after reading the list by the First Post that we actually could adopt the same things, tactics to bring down Esperon (well, at least we can try) so I transposed the things to do listed The First Post on what Filipinos can do to help our incarcerated officers:
PROTEST actions: international and local actions (am not suggesting physical rallies) to free our incarcerated officers, time and place or means –suggestions open, eg, wear a pin like “Free our officers” or post a page on our blog with “Mister Esperon, Free our Officers”, etc etc. to show solidarity with our incarcerated officers…
PESTER THE EMBASSY: for those who are expats, pester your Philippine Defence Attache embassy by sending e-mails or faxes calling on Mister Esperon to free incarcerated officers (give names)
TARGET GLORIA: by sending a fax or e-mail or letter to Malacanang, the DFA, DND or to the Ambassador in your region.
SIGN A PETITION: Start a petition campaign on line
SUPPORT A PRESSURE GROUP: The Senate, Congress, and human Rights Group to pressure Mr Esperon to free the incarcerated officers
KNOW YOUR ENEMY: The AFP and the DND must have websites containing reports lies (sic). See if you can hack into them (websites).
Cheers friends!
Chi: “Walang atrasan, kikilitiin natin hanggang sa malagutan ng hininga!”
Ayoko nga! Ang babaho ng kilikili nila, lalo na yung mga utak-pulburang heneral na yan.
HW,
How are we going to do it? Basta duon an tuloy n’ya, in whatever manner, OK sa ‘kin.
Chi: Pagmasdan ninyo ang gawain ni Dr. Bacarro kapag ini-interview ng media – malikot ang mata,
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Baka autistic iyan, Chi. Iyan ang manifestation ng mga may Autism kaya lang baka ang isa namang iyan ay iyong destructive type or has the tendency to be destructive. Mahirap ang mga ganyan sa AFP. Delikado!
Matagal na naming ginagawa iyan, Anna. We’ve sent a lot of petitions to the Philippine Embassy especially re extrajudicial killings perpetrated by these crooks in the AFP. In fact, in response to our petition, buti pa nga ang mga hapon, Japanese parliamentarians have been visiting the Philippines to gather facts and finally decide on what to do to help the freedom fighters in the Philippines get positive response to their call for truth and justice. Tignan natin.
Desperate na talaga si Pandak. Look, sa India naman ngayon nagbabakasakaling makaloko just because she heard that the Indians have improved economy. However, I doubt if the Indians would want to share their wealth with Filipinos before they share it with their own nationals. Collateral na naman ng unano ang mga OFW!
Mr Esperon, despite your stupid actions you have been given good simple advice to tell the Truth and give Justice to all. There is no doubt that you have been given and taking advice from the criminals close to your boss in covering up crimes in which they also took part in.
It’s possible that your now too deep in the mire having already bought properties abroad through your unaccountable wealth.
Mr Esperon history will remember your boss as a cheat, a liar among other things with having no respect from the people – whereas you will be remembered in history as a cheat, a liar among other things with no respect what-so-ever from the rank and file who will always refer to you as Mister only.
Your dishonest ways will haunt you until your last breath.
OK, what when Esperon agrees to tell the truth? Plea bargaining siya? Point is will the PNP appointee, judge appointee, prosecutor appointee, et al political appointees do their best to send the unano to prison? Pagputi ba ng uwak?
Yuko,
Ano, tatalunin pa niya si Cho, destructive autism pala ang sakit nun.
Baka si Asspweron ay ganyan ang sakit, kasi ay destructive sa bansa at kapwa and trend of thoughts and deeds.
Anna,
Palagi ang padali ko ng email sa embassy, hindi ako nila sinasagot, meron naman akong pangalan at address. Sige, yung susunod kong emails ay lalagyan ko ng ‘free incarcerated officers (with names, halungkatin ko dito sa Ellenville)
Anna,
Why don’t we challenge these Fil-Ams to protest against this regime of criminals in front of the Philippine Embassy in Wash. D. C. and the consulate in SFO, LA, etc. if they really feel strongly for Philippine pride and dignity like what my Burmese friends do? That will be the day, I guess.
I know some friends at the Bayan Muna USA have been doing these campaigns by they are supported more by foreigners than by fellow Filipinos even when there has been lots of publicity about the number of victims of extrajudicial killings now superseding the number of similar victims during the Martial Law years. Nakakalungkot? You bet!
…campaigns BUT they are supported more by foreigners than by fellow Filipinos
Admiral Mateo Mayuga, kung nababasa mo ang mga post dito, intindihin mong maiigi.
Sabi mo noon, ibabaon mo kasama mo sa hukay ang katotohanan sa likod ng Mayuga report. Pwede mo na ngang ibaon yan ngayon pa lang, kung gusto mo. Pero bago mo maibaon yan magdudusa ka muna sa kama bago ka pumanaw. Pagharap mo sa lumikha sa iyo, kahit anong klase ng pagtatago ang gawin mo sa katotohanan na iyan, di mo iyan maitatago. Sigurado ako, yan din ang gagamitin laban sa iyo para mahulog ka sa lugar na ginawa lamang para sa mga demonyo.
Magisip-isp ka Mayuga bago ka abutan ng takip silim.
Chi,
Best thing to do is not to send emails, kasi they just delete them. Bombard them with written petitions mailed via US post. Address mo sa ambassador cc furnished ang military attache. Kaya lang baka kung bumalik ka ng Pilipinas harangin ka sa airport during arrival and/or departure. Ganyan ang nangyari doon sa isang supporter ng Bayan Muna from the US, at saka iyong Moslem na kakilala ko from Mindanao. Ingat.
Walang pagkakaisa ang mga Pinoy abroad lalo na sa Amerika. Only Hawaiianguy believes there’s a unity among Filipinos in US.
Here’s what we should watch out: Mike Arroyo’s doctors do not allow him to attend the Senate hearing. Sabi ng cardiologist niya makakasama kay Mike ang pressure at tension. Well, he just returned from abroad recently as if the travel was not tiring enough. Worse, he’s leaving for the US again to watch the Pacquiao fight. Doesn’t over excitement harm his heart too? Why is his cardiologist allowing Mike to leave and watch the fight? Tanay nila !
Kung apat na buwan na lang sa serbisyo si Mister Asspweron e di malamang na extended ni Kwin Korap ang kanyang serbisyo. Pwede ba yun?
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is bringing back to the Philippines a scroll presented to her by Indian officials that contain the Seven Social Sins as declared by Mahatma Ghandi and that she can hang on the wall behind her stolen perch in Malacanang.
Suggested by a fellow commenter in Quezon’s blog, the scroll is Gloria’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” for unparalled excellence in the following categories :
1] politics without principle
2] wealth without work
3] commerce without morality
4] pleasure without conscience
5] education without character
6] science without humanity
7] worship without sacrifice
Dagdag pa, Chi, better send copies likewise of your letter to the Senators friendly to our cause para sigurado. Baka may mangyari.
Golberg,
Talaga ha, sinabi iyan ni Mayuga? Medyo huli ako, thanks.
Bah! Kung ganyan ay isama sa dasal si Mayuga na maghirap sa kama bago tuluyang mamatay. Baka sakaling mangumpisal sa publiko kung hirap na hirap ang mararamdaman.
Pechanco:
Why don’t you lead the petition demanding the immediate arrest of the Fatso on suspicion of committing plunder, influence peddling, etc. re the ZTE/NBN deal and others na hindi pa binibisto? Tignan natin iyong ipinagmamalaking over 18,000 daw na pumirma versus the DH fiasco. Puede namang walang protocol iyan dahil hindi naman public official ang animal. In fact, kahit iyong ibang appointees ni unano na hindi confirmed puedeng kasuhan. Wala namang courtesy law para sa mga civilians committing crimes as a matter of fact kahit saan lupalop ng mundo except siguro doon sa mga bansang gaya ng Sudan ngayon.
Yuko,
Buti pa ay mga Senadores na kaalyado ang bombahin ko ng solong petisyon. Mas maganda yata ‘yan para alam nila na may mga nakatuon sa kanila na mga taong hindi pipi, bingi at bulag!
Chi,
Oo sinabi niya iyon. Sa Tribune ko yata nabasa iyon kung hindi ako nagkakamali. Nakalimutan niya yata kasi na may kaluluwa siya (ang tao in general) na hindi namamatay.
Ellen, pardon this intrusion here but I would like to recommend the reading of Bishop Cruz’s blog particularly this topic: ZTE, JPEPA, RP-CHINA Agreement
http://www.ovc.blogspot.com/
Pechangco;
You are right Amigo! Filipino in America are not strongly united. Fil-Am here don’t care much about politics, all they do is work and build some retirement pension. There’s a lot of Filipino Organization and Association here and they are collecting a monthly due to be a member. They are also competing in a Turo-Turo restaurant. Filipino here don’t talk to their Filipino neighboors, the fight started with the children and the parents si Lolo at si Lola joined the away, kaya naloko na,nagbabatuhan na ng itlog ang dalawang pango na magkapitbahay.
Every morning from Mon-Fri after I drop my son in school,iistambay muna ako sa coffee shop na istambayan ng mga pensionado kasali na rin ako doon,Maraming kuwento ang lumalabas sa mga matatandang beterano noong panahon ng Hapon.Ibinibida nila ang naging heroism nila sa WWII.Pagdating sa problema ng Pilipinas napapag-usapan din.Pero mas gusto pa raw nila noong panahon ni Marcos.Palagay ko ang mga ito ay wala ng balak umuwi ng Pinas dahil libre sila sa pagpapagamot at may kaunting pension silang tinatangap sa SSI.Kaya kapag hindi pa pensionado dito sa America,ang ruta nila ay go to work in the morning and go home in the afternoon,they don’t have much time in politics.Mga iba nga hindi nila alam kung sino ang bise presidente.Nagrereklamo sila kasi mababa raw ang palitan ng dolyar.Sa mga kakuwentuhan ko ay marami na ang namatay halos every month ay nababawasan ang mga morning classmate ko sa coffee shop mura lang ang café $1.15 ang small cup,$1.89 ang large cup,90 cents ang isang donut,pag medyo nakakupit kay kumander ay inililibre ko na sila.nireposses kasi ni kumander ang ATM card ko daig ko pa raw ang kandidato.Hehehehe!
Cocoy,
Sana malapit ka dito para meron naman akong makainuman ng coffee. True observations, there are only two types of Pinoy dito sa states. Pinoy na matapang laban sa lahat at mga Pinoy na matapang lang sa mga kapwa Pinoy.
Reasons why no mass movement or actions here in support to the current Philippine crisis.
1) Majority of the Pinoys here in the States are not into politics. Not even registered to vote therefore no representation. The known majority party are “Yugyugan” and “Tsibugan”. Time and place to show off; dress to kill, then to dance Macarena at saka electric slide. Plus the latest tsimiis…. Mga Jewish kaya malakas ang boses kasi they are united.
2) Fragmented like the Philippines 7000 islands. Too many associations and organizations. Majority of the members wanted to be the President. Some even fights and resort to cheating and then some. Imagine if we have the unity of the Jewish, Koreans, Japanaese and Chinese, pero wala. Dala parin dito ang Regionalism at saka yung status sa Pinas.
Cocoy, I know you have more to add. Ituloy mo.
“Former Gen. Ver looked like a student if compared to this Esperon.”
pechanco, agree. with ver’s kahayukan compared to this kawalanghiyaan of esPWEron, the former is just a STARTER.
chi, tama si goldberg. kaya nga siya ang pinili ni gloria para maging flag-officer-in-command ng PN dahil bumilib ang talipandas nang itahi ni mayuga sa loob ng kanyang bayag ang resulta ng kanyang imbestigasyon.
mas mabuti pa nga si mayuga, may bayag hindi katulad ni esPWEron. ‘yun nga lamang AMPAW!
Totie, ‘electric slide’? Mukhang hindi na ako up to date.
Golberg n’ Mrivera,
Kaya pala si Tirso Danga ay pinalalambot o inuuto ngayon ni Kwin Korap. Understood ko na. thanks.
chi, mga kasama,
expecting something sensible from bakero, this AFP SIFT public information officer is like asking for rain to fall in a mid summer noon.
ever since this never ending strings of scandals involving esPWEron came to surface, bakero tried his very best to be extra protective to his boss licking even the most hidden nook of his ass in order for the supot SHIT of staff appear clean in the eyes of the entire soldiery they both spin the truth with. it did not come into their heads (just don’t know what these contain) that the more they try tightly covering the decay they made, the more it finds its way out in the open.
kaya nga ganyang taranta ang mag-among timawa. halata ang takot na pinipilit itago subalit hindi maikaila ang pagkabulol sa pagkakabuhol buhol ng kanilang kapwa sanga sangang dila!
Mrivera,
Why kaya? What’s Bakero’s utang-na loob/bulsa kay Mister Asspweron? Masyado yatang nabibiyayaan si Dr.Bakero kaya never mind ang mga kapatid sa militar at Pinas!
chi,
maliwanag na NAGMAMADALI si AFP SIFT information officer bakero na magtatlong bulaklak sa balikat tungo sa madali nang pagkakaroon ng isang estrelya.
mana nga kay esPWEron.
Me leading the petition to arrest Mike Arroyo? Not to lead but part of it, yes. For one thing, I don’t have the legal knowledge. I still need a lawyer to prepare the petition. We have a lawyer here who calls himself “attorney” so he can lead. I prefer that I be the one to shoot Mike. All I need is for someone to bring him in front of me and a gun then I will shoot him in the head. Tanay niya!
Statement of the 28 oficers in full:
Never in the history of the Armed Forces of the Philippines has one man and his criminal gang brought so much shame to our beloved organization. Allegations that this man and a few criminal elements among the ranks of the AFP have allowed themselves to be used to subvert the Constitution and destroy the very essence of democracy have become our collective shame.
Nay, it is our collective shame that we failed to STOP them. The thought of this failure reaffirms our resolve to bring them to justice. That is our covenant with the people and our sworn duty to the Constitution.
We have been repeatedly called by Mr. Esperon as “political destabilizers” in almost every forum that affords him opportunity. We pose these questions to you Mr. Esperon:
Who cried unabashedly in front of national viewers when his mentor announced that she will not covet the presidency again?
“Who stands accused of cheating in the elections in 2004? Who stands accused of lying? Who stands accused of stealing votes? Who was mentioned in the Garci tapes? Who debased the Armed Forces of the Philippines by being party to cheating, stealing and lying? Who hides behind EO 464 when given the opportunity to let the truth out?”
“Who vigorously opposes the Mayuga report from being published? Who hides behind that little skirt to save his ass? Who invokes the words `state secret’ like a criminal who invokes the Fifth Amendment when caught? And since when has a criminal act become a state secret?” Pray tell, Mr. Esperon.
Patriotism is not our monopoly, Mr. Esperon.
No! In fact, the mere mention of this word brings out inadequacies in us. However, our definition of patriotism does not include involving ourselves in the criminal act of subverting the will of the people. Neither does it include closing our eyes while the crime is being committed.
Incarceration is a very small price to pay for that definition.
There are “more good men outside”, you said. We agree, Mr. Esperon. Our sympathies go to those men who are placed in an unenviable position to clean up the mess that you made. Our sympathies go to those good men who try to rebuild the institution which you had destroyed. Our sympathies go to those good men who are left to pick up the pieces after being victims of a crime themselves.
Allow us to refresh your memory to recount events, Mr. Esperon. During the height of the fighting in Central Mindanao, a Marine general offered his own blood so than an enemy may live. Another marine general took it upon himself to lobby for a humane treatment for Nur Misuari whom we all had the opportunity to cross swords. Do we need to tell you who Nur Misuari is, Mr. Esperon?
Those, Mr. Esperon are acts of honorable men. Those acts distinguish men of courage. Those acts remind us that the AFP is an institution, upholds human dignity of life.
Yes Mr. Esperon, you may succeed in destroying our physical being but never shall you have the satisfaction of destroying our will and spirit, as well. NEVER!
We have not given up on you, Mr. Esperon. There might still be some good left in you. You will be leaving the service in a few months time. Please do the nation and your family a favor. Tell the truth. You might still earn our salute. Every Navy man worth is salt knows why we call you “Mister”…We lost that on you,”
Amen.
To the incarcerated Officers – Reason we call you “our true soldiers!”
I really dont believe esperon is telling the truth! If he tells the truth, he will lose all his fortune.. Now his family will suffer poverty.
“Never in the history of the Armed Forces of the Philippines has one man and his criminal gang brought so much shame to our beloved organization. Allegations that this man and a few criminal elements among the ranks of the AFP have allowed themselves to be used to subvert the Constitution and destroy the very essence of democracy have become our collective shame.”
Eksakto ang description, mga kriminal sa AFP headed by Esperon!!!!
Lalong mapipikon si Hermo(phrodite)genes Esperon nyan. Lalong pahihirapan ang mga incarcerated, gallant and patriotic soldiers ng bayan. Kaya huwag nating pabayaan ang ating mga magigiting na sundalo para labanan ang kasamaang dulot ni Gloria-Assperon Criminal Syndicates.
Thanks! Somebody is telling the truth! By you words, you are saying that Esperon is the alligator of the armed forces of the philippines! We thought nobody from the organization would have the courage that! Mabuhay kayo!
Cegav, you’ve been reminded by Ellen not to capitalize your words. Please save Ellen the agony of having to correct you all the time. Same goes to other bloggers including new members.
Ito lang ang nakikita ko kung bakit may mga taong mahilig mag-capitalize ng letra: 1. Galit. 2. Akala matanda na ang mga bloggers at hindi malinaw ang mga mata. 3. Tamad mag-shift ng keyboard. Imbes na palitan ang letra ay ginawa na lang ng straight capitalized letters para madali.
cegav, below was Ellen’s recent reminder to you. Your cooperation shall be appreciated by all.
# Ellen Says:
October 6th, 2007 at 7:46 am
Welcome Cegav. Pakiusap lang, next time po, huwag ninyong i-capitalize ang inyong comments. Mas magada po basahin kung hindi naka-capitalize. Maraming salamat.
Ellen, thanks for publishing in full the statement of (for me are our) 28 present day heroes. Indeed, they are on a path very very few dare try.
Emilio: To the incarcerated Officers – Reason we call you “our true soldiers!”
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Sinabi mo pa. Nice indeed to know that there still good men in the AFP, few they are. The rest deserve the unpalatable name “sundalong kanin labas ang tumbong!”
Kawawang Pilipinas! Pag nilusob ng mga intsik, talo agad pihado!
The statement by our honourable officers is very strong. Calling the chief of staff Mister is the height of non respect for Gloria’s guard dog.
Couple that with an earlier Cavaliers’ letter last year (PMA Alumni Assoc), the pressure is building up.
Gloria and Esperon have been destroying the institution, slowly but surely. Something is bound to give.
Something is bound to give at some point.
Ellen,
Allow me to crosspost here the Cavaliers’ letter of 2006 (that I mentioned above) that was posted by a commenter in Mlq3’s blog http://www.quezon.ph/?p=1532#comment-595579 , the two statements confirm that Esperon and Gloria cannot be sure that they will be able to sleep “soundly”:
Leading the Righteous Way
The demands of the Honor System are simple. We are not to lie, to cheat, to steal and to take advantage of others.
However, the Honor System is not only to govern our behavior as cadets in order to level the playing field in our academics. The Honor System and its Code is designed to inculcate in us the leadership qualities needed by our nation. The Honor System is to govern us even outside the limits of Fort Del Pilar and in our daily private and official lives.
In the Academy, we are trained to be leaders. As cadets, we all aspired to eventually become deserving generals. That is to be expected. And to be one, we had to strive and improve in our profession in order to deserve our promotions. Expectedly, each one of us strove to excel in our respective fields of operations.
We were then truly apolitical. The people had faith that the Armed Services can be neutral in the political exercises. There was then also the assurance that elections can be undertaken without fraud if the military kept watch over the process.
I believe that every graduate of the Academy can rightfully aspire to become the Chief of Staff or Chief of the Philippine National Police but we must accept the fact that not all of us can attain that ambition. There was a time when promotions and assignments to important positions were primarily based on competence.
Those days are obviously gone. Since the martial law days, the common perception is that the process involved in the promotions and assignments of officers, particularly among the higher ranks, has become politicized. I am truly aware as you are, that promotions and assignments obtained through political connections involve quid pro quos.
Promotions to higher ranks and positions are perceived to be no longer necessarily dictated by competence and dedication to duty. The recent spate of restiveness among our junior officers is obviously caused by this perception and reality. The politicization of the military remains unabated these days. The term ‘an apolitical military’ has become fiction. A lie.
There was the time when the word of an officer, especially of a PMA graduate, was taken at face value. There was integrity. PMA graduates were entrusted with positions of trust. We were truthful to our friends. Deception was reserved against our enemies.
However, in these trying times, lying is pervasive and practiced even against our people who deserve to know the Truth. These days, those who hold positions of trust, especially those who handle financial matters, are no longer thought to be worthy of faith and trust. There will always be suspicion that something anomalous goes on, especially those whose lifestyles do not reasonably match the pay scales of their ranks. The temptations of ‘conversion’ have sapped the moral strength of some of our officers. Integrity in PMA graduates seems to have become another fiction.
The recent exposes on the crimes of some of the alumni of the PMA who deviated from the Honor System alert us to the immoral virus contaminating our Armed Services. I am sure there are still others who will be uncovered and must be purged from our Association. We seem to be in a regime where stealing public funds, lying and cheating have become the acceptable norm for one to succeed. Mistrust is tearing our nation into small pieces.
The real meaning of Loyalty in our PMA motto is lost. Loyalty is no longer given to the institution or to the country, but given to ambitious persons with doubtful motives and self-interest. Loyalty to principles among some PMA graduates has become fiction. Ostracism seems to be reserved against the idealists and not against those who stray from the Righteous Path.
Are we to allow the degeneration of morals in our professional corps of officers to continue? We are now under the spotlight of shame. The point is reached that when a crime is unearthed in the Armed Services, the question is asked: ‘Is he a PMAyer?’
You may be distressed by the dismal picture of our moral state of affairs I have given. Nevertheless, I consider it my duty to do so. I need to do it. As Rizal once said, the cancer of society must be presented to the public in order that appropriate cures may be obtained.
What is to be done?
Although we, who are already retired, can no longer directly take action in reforming the Armed Services, we must nevertheless, exercise our moral suasion to insist on the urgent and necessary institutional changes for the good of our society and of the nation. We owe our young and idealistic officers our moral effort, support and example.
We must not disappoint them.
Now is the time to breathe new life into the Honor System and restore the PMA alumni to the high esteem of society.
Now is the time to revive and strengthen the righteous spirit of Courage, Loyalty and Integrity among all alumni and members of this Association. Otherwise, the future for those who will come after us will be in doubt. In the dark.
Leading the Righteous Way is the imperative for all of us.
The Cavaliers,
The PMA Alumni Association
February 2006
“The thought of this failure reaffirms our resolve to bring them to justice. That is our covenant with the people and our sworn duty to the Constitution.”
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Pag alanganin na ang sitwasyon para kay Esperon, at namimiligrong hatulan ng ‘Revolutionary Govt’ ng firing squad, ay malamang tatakas na itong duwag na ito papuntang ibang bansa.
Thanks, Anna for the Cavaliers’ statement. I remember we featured that in Strictly Politics with the PMAAA head, Col. Santiago as guest.
Thanks, pechanco for helping me remind Cegav.
Cegav, please follow the style here para maayos ang ating pagbasa. These are little things that help in making blogging a pleasant activity.
Huwag i-capitalize ang buong comments. Pangit basahin.Kahit naman hindi naka-capitalize, naintindihan naman yan ng nagbabasa.
If I’m not mistaken, the scuttlebutt was that Mayuga himself sat on the court martial proceedings against the Tanay officers. He also succeeded in keeping the Marines out of jail for as long as possible. This was part of the deal, Esperon was not to court martial any of the officers (especially the Marines) in exchange for a favorable finding. For so long as Mayuga was in charge of the Navy, he could protect the Marine officers who especially needed it. The Scout Rangers had less evidence against them, and most of them in fact could have had their charges dismissed immediately. Except for one thing: Esperon is, was and always will be a bloody traitor.
maam ellen,thanks for the photo.nice to see gino again,its the only way i can stay connected w/ him.thanks GOD for people like you.
Klingon, if true, that deal stinks. If Mayuga was a person of integrity, why would he purposely come up with a “favorable finding” when the truth is unfavorable? And when Esperon broke the deal, why does Mayuga continue to be quiet? Para naman hindi niya alam ang ginawa ni Gloria Arroyo kay Cimatu with Oakwood.
Ito naman si Cimatu, he knew that Gloria Arroyo demonstrated bad faith and reneged on the agreement, why does he continue to serve her?
What I can’t accept is that this people are not poor. Bakit takot sila mawalan ng after-retirement jobs? Before, when a military officer retires, he is retired. Ngayon naman kailangan bigyan sila ng trabaho. Gloria Arroyo has really prostituted the military institution.
Because, Ellen, the statute of limitations for coup d’etat or rebellion is 12 to 20 years. Think about it.
Ellen,
I’ve lost all respect for Cimatu because he continues to serve gloria when he knows fully well na nag-traydor si Gloria.
Klingon, please elaborate on this:”Because, Ellen, the statute of limitations for coup d’etat or rebellion is 12 to 20 years. Think about it.”
Anna, korek ka dyan kay Cimatu.Even his present job as special envoy to the Middle east, it’s a farce. It’s the DFA people who are doing most of the work. Pumapapel lang at gumagastos ng pera ng taumbayan.
It shows how some of these retired generals think so little of themselves that they have to be always attached to the one in power (even if it’s a bogus presidency).
In the early days after the alleged “coup plotters” were rounded up, there was little or no information on the extent daw of the “conspiracy.” Anybody could have alleged participation in the incident, and those falling under suspicion would have been jailed and subjected to trial, whether or not there was any evidence. This was done to the Scout Rangers in Tanay, many of whom have no evidence against them.
The statute of limitations or the rule of prescription means that they could still be subjected to trial and prosecution during that period. Twelve to twenty years.
Thanks. You are right about little or no information on the involvement in the alleged 2006 coup of many of those detained in Tanay. And yet, they have been in detention for almost two years. Esperon things that by making life difficult for them, he could pressure them to pin down Miranda, Lim, Querubin et al.
I think the opposite is happening.
ellen, anna,
si cimatu ay sobrang inaalagaan ni gloria upang huwag lumabas ang mga nalalaman niyang “kababalaghan” ng baliw na babae.
special envoy? ilang taon na? meron bang nagawa? gastos lamang at pahirap para sa mamamayan!
Esperon is no match for the Tanay Twenty-Eight. These are the cream of the crop. Force Recon and Scout Rangers are the elite groups of the Marines and Army it will take more than just Esperon to break them. These men are used to adverse conditions, and have the expertise to outfight an enemy even when outnumbered. Venceremos.
klingon,
huwag mong kalilimutang scout ranger din si esPWEron. properly trained and have completed his course, authorized to wear the ranger’s badges and patches.
ang problema nga lamang, mula ng siya ay maging AFP SHIT of staff, ‘yung musang niya ay naging hikaing kuting at ang sword ay naging aspile ng mangkukulam.
nabusong sa kawalanghiyaan!
Look at this statement from Malacañang:
This one from the Navy Chief:
statement galing sa dalawang tuta ng hayup na babae?
nakakasuka, parang mga hindi tunay na lalaki. nagpapagamit sa makasariling nasa at layon ng mga suwitik sa kapangyarihan palibhasa ay limpak ang pakinabang mula sa mag-asawang kawatan!
nakakain kaya nila ang galing sa malinaw na ninakaw mula sa kabang bayan?
Ellen,
“Our legal [staff], the ones handling these cases would look into this, what legal action should be taken on statements they are doing,” Calunsag told reporters here, after he commissioned the Navy’s first-ever trainer helicopter during the 60th Naval Air Group.
Calunsag’s legal staff may look into allegations by Esperon that there was a botched coup for all we care but MILITARILY, technically under military law, there was NO botched coup because a coup d’état DID NOT even start so how could it take place and said that it was botched?
I would be prepared to believe him that there was restiveness but it’s not by imprisoning these gallant officers that could stop that restiveness.
I understand why Calunsag is bellicose: because those 9 gallant naval officers would soon be calling him MISTER and he dreads the day when they say that to his face.
And Mr Calunsag is wrong to say that these officers should stop issuing statement! Why, does he believe he should imprison these officers some more?
While the military is known to be an institution that does not necessarily practice democracy, it does not stop elements suspected of creating restiveness within their ranks to expose the evil acts being perpetuated by the “powers that be” from speaking up!
Last time I heard, the country’s Constitution still guarantees EVERY citizen’s right to freedom of speech! Or has that been deleted from the Constitution now?
hindi ko maintindihan ang takbo ng isip ng mga ito. bakit ayaw nilang bilisan ang pagtapos sa kasong ito. ang basa ko sa kanila ay sila pa ang nagrereklamo samantalang nasa kanila ang power na gawin ang gusto nilang gawin.
Mrivera Says:
October 8th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
klingon,
huwag mong kalilimutang scout ranger din si esPWEron. properly trained and have completed his course, authorized to wear the ranger’s badges and patches.
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Mang Rivera,
Mister Esperon is not a Scout Ranger graduate nor
not even an Airborne qualified officer. He’s not also a Special Forces grad.
He gained those patches as an HONORARY member. Hereunder is Mister Esperon’s military schooling: (courtesy of NETC, Phil Navy)
PSYOPS SUB-COURSE – 1974
PSYOPS OFFR COURSE – 1974
INFANTRY OFFR BASIC COURSE – 1974
HOME DEFENSE ORIENTATION COURSE – 1974
VIP COURSE – 1976
VIP SECURITY COURSE – 1976
INTEL OFFICER BASIC COURSE – 1976
MILITARY INTEL COLLECTION COURSE 1976
SEM ON GOVERNMENT SECURITY – 1977
INFANTRY OFFICER ADVANCE COURSE -1986
PRE-COMD CRSE FOR BN COMDRS – 1990
JOINT SERVICE COMD & STAFF CRSE – 1995
SEM ON PRE-COMMAND FOR BDE COMDRS – 1998
He has no special tactics/operations training.
Blogger Army_ranger can confirm this.
Nagpagaling galingan lang si Mister Esperon by flaunting those patches he doesn’t deserve to wear!
Re: Mister Esperon is not a Scout Ranger graduate nor
not even an Airborne qualified officer. He’s not also a Special Forces grad.
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E ano pala si Mister Asspweron, just just lang talaga?!
Oh my goodness me! No wonder Esperon doesn’t know what happens in the battlefield…
He’s always served as a security guard!
spy, ganun ba?
tangnang esPWEron ‘yan, pati pala ‘yung ranger badge & patches niya PEKE din!
how could such an officer who graduated from the premier military school flaunts and displays badges not acquired thru proper training?
SHIT of staff nga!
isa pang tangnang dahilan kung bakit hindi dapat igalang ang buris na esPWEron na ‘yan base sa mga iskuling niyang pinagdaanan – ni hindi nag-undergo o walang INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE MANAGEMENT COURSE o kaya MASTER IN NATIONAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION schooling, in-appoint as AFPCS?
just the same, a SHIT of staff!
‘yung nag-appoint, si gloria as bogus president ang commander-in-SHIT!
spy, pakikalkal nga ang akademi rekords niya, baka PEKE din?
pati na ‘yung GO covering his commissionship as 2lt, hindi kaya BOGUS din?
Mang Rvra,
Here’s the GO of PMA Class 74 (from Records Center,GHQ):
GO# 306 GHQ AFP dtd 28 Dec 1973
Graduation date: Jan 5, 1974 (early graduation, kaya siguro mga hilaw)
spy,
GO issued almost three months before the usual graduation rites?
graduated early? solo lang siguro niyang nagmartsa, hano? siya rin siguro ang nag-abot ng diploma sa kanya.
kaya naman pala pati lahat ng promotion niya ay parang speed mail delivered directly at his doorsteps.
SHIT of staff nga!
What is GO?
GO is General Orders covering appointments and promotions of officers, award and decorations of military personnel, both officers and enlisted personnel and other related matters as to change of status of officers.
Hang on Spy,
How could Esperon have achieved BGen rank if he did not do MNSA? That’s a prerequisite to be a candidate for a star position?
Do those Intel officers courses that he undertook enough to get him GSC? GSC is also imperative for him to get to colonel rank…
It would be the height of bastusan if Esperon achieved a 3-star status without an MNSA degree! That happens only in banana republics!!!!
Amazing!
Ellen,
If Esperon achieved 3 star rank without having the right credentials, then his promotion to 4-star rank is really really bastusan na!
Ok, I see he did some GSC
JOINT SERVICE COMD & STAFF CRSE – 1995
SEM ON PRE-COMMAND FOR BDE COMDRS – 1998
but what about the MNSA?
Ano yan walang fighting record? Eh kaya pala talo ang mga soldiers natin sa laban against the MILF… kasi our 4 star general doesn’t know warfare, all he knows is security guard work!