From the Sun Star-Davao (Jan 9): Army officials mum on Duterte’s tirade
TWO military generals refused to comment on the statement of Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte that a military officer is behind the allegations that he handed a revolutionary tax to the New People’s Army (NPA). Lieutenant General Jorge V. Segovia, commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom), said in a phone interview that it would not be appropriate for him to comment on the “rumors” he is not aware of. "In fact, ngayon ko lang nalaman ang balitang yan… which I only knew through reading the newspapers. I could not comment on that especially if it is only a rumor -- well, you cannot comment on rumors," Segovia said. Segovia added that as far as their command is concern, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) always encourage their troops to support local levels in their entire endeavor, especially when it comes to peace talks.
Brigadier General Ariel B. Bernardo, commander of the Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division, said he will also not comment on the statement of the vice mayor. "Let’s just respect the statement of the vice mayor (Duterte)," Bernardo said.
On the other hand, Major Jacob Thaddeus Obligado, commander of the 10th Infantry Division’s Civil Military Operation Battalion (CMOBN), said that as far as the 10th Infantry Division is concerned, their troops have always been supportive of the local peace initiatives of Duterte on various occasions. Obligado added they are not privy to whatever actions the vice mayor is up to; that he could not think of a military official is behind of the allegation towards him. "We have high respect to whatever reasons are behind the action of vice mayor Duterte," Obligado said, as he denied knowing about the reports Duterte was referring to. Duterte earlier brushed off the report that he is giving a revolutionary tax to the NPAs during his visit on December 26.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2013/01/09/army-officials-mum-duterte-s-tirade-262175
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