‘Death was honorable way out for Reyes’

‘Death was honorable way out for Reyes’

MANILA, Philippines – The suicide of former Armed Forces Chief of Staff Angelo Reyes was his “honorable way out,” University of the Philippines political scientist Dr. Clarita Carlos said.
She compared Reyes’ decision to ancient Japanese warriors committing ritual suicide when they lose honor and dignity.

“It’s ‘hara-kiri.’ It’s the honorable way out, a combination of loss of hope, loss of self esteem, the shame factor,” she said.

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