Reyes’s Death Should Spur Deeper Probe Into Systemic Corruption in Military

Reyes’s Death Should Spur Deeper Probe Into Systemic Corruption in Military

By RONALYN V. OLEA
Bulatlat.com

MANILA – Cause-oriented groups said today the death of former armed forces chief of staff Angelo Reyes should compel authorities to step up their investigation into the alleged massive corruption within the military.

Reyes, who was also former defense secretary, apparently committed suicide Tuesday (Feb. 8) morning. Reyes was implicated in the ongoing congressional hearings looking into corruption in the military and the plea bargaining deal between the Office of the Ombudsman and ex-military comptroller General Carlos Garcia. Reyes was supposed to attend a House hearing Feb. 8.

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