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Officers on trial for mutiny dare Esperon: Tell the truth
CAMP CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal--(UPDATE) The 28 officers on trial for mutiny before a court martial over the failed February 2006 mutiny dared Military Chief General Hermogenes Esperon Jr to "tell the truth" on the alleged cheating operations in the 2004 elections.
Military to probe alleged threats made against lawyer
MANILA, Philippines--The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has described as "unfortunate" the observations of a lawyer for soldiers facing court-martial that alleged threats to her safety are connected to her handling their cases.
Lawyer for soldiers facing rebellion charges bares threats
MANILA, Philippines – A lawyer for soldiers linked to the July 2003 and February 2006 alleged coup plots has disclosed alleged threats to her safety, which she suspects could be connected with her handling of the cases.
Army chief belittles coup reports
MANILA, Philippines--Army Chief Lieutenant General Alexander Yano has played down as "very insignificant" and "raw" reports of a new plot to topple government, and added that there was no need for worry.
Esperon: Military preparing to file coup raps vs 4 officers
MANILA, Philippines--The military is building up a case against four officers who remain under surveillance for allegedly recruiting fellow soldiers for a supposed plot to topple government, the Chief of Staff, General Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said Monday.