Philippine Army commander Lt. Gen. Eduardo Año on Tuesday
confirmed beleaguered Marine Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino was sharing
information on illegal drug activities with the PA Intelligence and Security
Group.
He added that this sharing of information is part of
Marcelino's crusade against illegal drugs which is also in line with the Armed
Forces of the Philippines (AFP)'s efforts to identify military personnel taking
narcotics or involved in drug-trafficking.
The project is known as "Oplan Moses" in the
Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
"Lt. Col. Marcelino, because of his extensive
experience ( in the campaign against illegal drugs) shares information with us
and other intelligence agencies from time to time," Año said in Filipino.
The PA chief made the statement when asked about the certification
the Army Intelligence and Security Group issued regarding Marcelino's sharing
of information against illegal drugs.
This was submitted by Marcelino's legal counsel, Atty.
Dennis Manalo, to the Department of Justice on Jan. 22.
Año is hopeful that this certification will show Marcelino's
personal crusade and convictions against the illegal narcotics trade.
However, the PA chief said he does not know on whether this
will justify the latter's presence in Felix Huertas corner Batangas Streets,
Sta. Cruz, Manila on Jan. 21 where 64 kilograms or PHP320 million worth of
shabu were seized.
Also arrested in the operation conducted by the Philippine
Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) was 33-year-old Chinese national Yan Yi Shou.
"Those are legal matters, and investigations are being
conducted by PDEA and other agencies, by this time they should have
collaborating information that support the accusations against Marcelino,"
he added.
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