AFP relieves military personnel included in Duterte’s illegal drugs’ list

AFP-PAO Chief  Col. Edgard Arevalo

by Rita Salonga via RH News

Manila, Philippines - All military personnel included in President Rodrigo Duterte’s list of individuals suspected of being involved in illegal drugs activities, have been relieved immediately from their posts.

This waa confirmed by Armed Forces of the Philippines Public Affairs Office Chief Col. Edgard Arevalo, following the order of President Duterte for all those mentioned in the list to report within 24 hours to AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Ricardo Visaya.

“The Commander-in-Chief has already ordered their relief from whatever positions the named AFP personnel are holding and directed them to report to the AFP Chief-of-Staff Gen. Ricardo Visaya).”
As part of due process, Arevalo said that thw military personnel included in the President’s list will undergo administrative proceedings and then charges will be filed gainst them.

Arevalo insisted that the military continues its campaign against illegal drugs, including within their agency.

“We reiterate the AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Ricardo Visaya’s unwavering commitment to the Commander-in-Chief’s drive of ridding the country, including our ranks, of any undue involvements in prohibited drugs,” he added.