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Testing Martir’s credibility

Published by Ellen on June 7, 2009

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Maj. Gen. John Martir, whose two -star rank remains unconfirmed by the Commission on Appointments, finally showed up at last Friday’s court martial hearing of the mutiny case against 28 officers in connection with something that did not happen in February 2006.

This was the time when the people, including men in uniform, were restive about the revelations of massive cheating in the 2004 elections in favor of Gloria Arroyo using military and police officers and personnel.

It was the start of his cross examination which should have been last May 26 but Martir was a no-show giving the excuse that he was on a “confidential mission.”

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‘Tanay boys’ motion to dismiss raps junked

Published by Ellen on December 8, 2008


A military tribunal yesterday dismissed the motion of defense lawyers to dismiss the mutiny charges against Army and Marine officers linked to the alleged power grab attempt in February 2006, saying the motion was premature.

At least 19 of the 28 accused officers, through their lawyers, earlier filed motions citing lack of evidence. They said evidence and exhibits marked by the prosecution were not enough to prove their guilt.

The 19 include Maj. Gen. Renato Miranda, former Marines commandant, and Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim, former commander of the Army’s First Scout Ranger Regiment.

The two are accused of attempting to lead their men to a march to Edsa in February 2006, where they were to supposedly withdraw support from President Arroyo.

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