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Ex-defense chief Nonong Cruz: Defy unlawful orders

Published by Ellen on July 23, 2009

Malacanang’s reactions:: Never did GMA think of declaring martial law

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Cruz urges soldiers to stay loyal to Constitution

By Philip Tubeza
Philippine Daily Inquirer

nonong-cruzWarning about a “disturbing pattern” showing that the Arroyo administration will try to perpetuate itself in power, former Defense Secretary Avelino Cruz Jr. Wednesday urged soldiers to defy “patently unlawful orders” for partisan political ends and for subverting the Constitution.

Speaking at a forum of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) in Pasig City, Cruz accused President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of masterminding moves in Congress to amend the Constitution without the Senate’s consent.

Cruz, who resigned as defense secretary on Nov. 5, 2006, said he was confident that any attempt to usurp power would fail, but even a failed attempt could result in “bloodshed” and other devastating consequences for the country.

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Huwag sumunod sa ilegal na order

Published by Ellen on June 10, 2009

Sa Strictly Politics na hosted ni Pia Hontiveros sa ANC, may dalawang panawagan si dating Defense Secretary Avelino “Nonong” Cruz.

Ang unang panawagan niya ay sa taumbayan na tutulan ang Con-Ass na sinusulong ni Gloria Arroyo at ng kanyang mga kampon. Sabi niya kailangan mapayapa. Huwag bigyan si Arroyo ng rason na magdeklara ng state of emergency.

Ang state of emergency kasi ay parang martial law na rin yun. Mawawala na ang marami nating kalayaan at dictatorship na ang kalalabasan natin. Si Arroyo na ang batas. Kapag sinabi niyang hulihin mo itong isang tao dahil hindi ko gusto ang kanyang pagmumukha, huhulihin yan at itapon sa kung saan nya gusto.

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