‘Scalawags, misfits’ walang lugar sa AFP – exec

‘Scalawags, misfits’ walang lugar sa AFP – exec

March 7, 2023 @ 2:48 PM 3 weeks ago


MANILA, Philippines- Inihayag ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) nitong Martes na hindi nito pahihintulutan ang scalawag o “misfits” sa ranggo nito sa pagtatakda nito ng pinakamataas na pamantayan ng disiplina para sa lahat ng miyembro nito.

“The AFP continues to uphold the highest standards of discipline and will not hesitate to weed out scalawags and misfits from among its ranks,” pahayag ni AFP spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar.

“The tragic shooting incident that resulted in the death of Gov. Degamo in Negros Oriental last Saturday (March 4) reportedly involved former soldiers. The Philippine Army (PA) has already clarified that the suspects in the incident were former soldiers who were dishonorably discharged from military service years ago for various offenses,” ani Aguilar.

Tinutukoy niya ang tatlong dating sundalo na naaresto ng police at military personnel nitong Sabado– sina Joric Labrado, Joven Aver at Benjie Rodriguez. Lahat sila ay may ranggong corporal bago sibakin mula sa PA roster.

Batay sa record, natanggal ang tatlo dahil sa absence without official leave (AWOL) at pagkakasangkot sa iligal na droga.

“The arrested suspects are former Army soldiers. Notably, they were dishonorably discharged from the military service several years back for serious violations of the Articles of War such as involvement in illegal drugs, AWOL, and disorder and neglect to the prejudice of good order and military discipline,” pahayag ni PA spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad.

“These ex-soldiers were dishonorably dismissed from service as they did not fit into the noble profession of arms. Ever since, the Army leadership has been serious in weeding out scalawags in its ranks in order to provide the utmost and dedicated service to the people,” dagdag ng opisyal. RNT/SA