From Malaya (Sep 3): NPA suspect’s release costs AFP P5.6M
THE Army yesterday described as “highly irregular” the recent release of ranking New People’s Army leader Benjamin Mendoza or Rolly Panesa from his detention cell in Taguig despite an appeal filed by the Army.
The Court of Appeals ordered the release of Panesa last Friday after authorities failed to prove that he is Benjamin Mendoza, who the military said is the secretary of the Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee.
Mendoza was arrested by the military last October in Quezon City based on warrant for kidnapping and murder. Last month, the AFP leadership awarded P5.6 million to an informant who provided the information that led to his arrest.
Capt. Alex Popanes, of the Army’s Judge Advocate General Service, said the Army immediately filed a notice of appeal before the 5th Division of the Court of Appeals “considering that the resolution made by the said court is contrary to law and evidence.”
“Furthermore, Mendoza’s release from detention is highly irregular considering that the case is not yet final and executory,” the Army lawyer said.
http://malaya.com.ph/index.php/news/nation/39910-npa-suspects-release-costs-afp-p56m
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