The phenomenon of Rico Puno

The phenomenon of Rico Puno

By Marites Dañguilan Vitug

If Rico Puno, outgoing Interior and Local Government Undersecretary, were made accountable for his major lapses during the August 2010 hostage crisis—which led to the killing of 8 Chinese tourists—then the attempt to sneak into the late Jesse Robredo’s condominium to gain access to documents would not have happened.

Remember that the effects of this debacle rippled into our tourism arrivals as Hong Kong and mainland Chinese cancelled planned visits to the Philippines.

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