Marine Capt. Nicanor Faeldon surrenders.
Media advisory:
The Philippine Navy will hold a presscon tomorrow, 08 July 2010, 9 a.m. at The Villa Cristina Resort and Hotel, Taktak Road, Antipol city on the surrender of fugitive Captain Nicanor Faeldon.
Rear Admiral Danilo, Flag Officer in Command and Maj. Gen. Juancho Sabban, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps will have a presscon and media presentation of Faeldon.
ABS-CBN report July 8, 2010
Faeldon: Justice possible under Aquino gov’t
Detained rebel Marine officer Capt. Nicanor Faeldon on Thursday said he voluntarily surrendered after more than 2 years in hiding because he believes that justice can be attained under the Aquino government.
Faeldon, who was among 29 junior offers who led the failed Oakwood mutiny in 2003, said his surrender is in keeping with his promise that he will surface if the May 10 presidential elections are credible and reflect the true mandate of the people.
“We have a new government who has the mandate of the people. I am surrendering to the will of the people, which is the opposite of the previous administration,” he told reporters.
He said the new administration gave him new hope that he will attain justice in the charges he is facing before civilian and military courts. He said he did not seek any help from political organizations but just surrendered to his commander, Philippine Marines commandant Maj. Gen. Juancho Sabban.
“I am one of those hopeful that justice will be attained not just for myself but for all those who are facing charges. I hope we can attain justice…Justice in a sense that I believe this new administration will not meddle [with] our justice system. It will allow the processes. That’s what I meant,” he said.
Asked if there is a bigger chance to reform the Armed Forces under Aquino, he answered: “Definitely, yes.
Sabban said Faeldon will not receive any special treatment while under his custody. He said the rebel officer will be detained in a marine brig while awaiting trial.
Faeldon is one of more than 300 junior officers and military men who participated in the short-lived Oakwood Mutiny in 2003. The mutineers, led by Army Capt. Gerardo Gambala and LtSG. (now Senator) Antonio Trillanes IV, accused then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of massive corruption and of planning to declare martial law.
Faeldon was detained after the Oakwood Premiere (now Ascott hotel) takeover.
He escaped from custody on December 14, 2005 but was recaptured in January 27, 2006.
He again escaped, along with 3 Magdalo leaders, during the Manila Peninsula incident takeover on November 29, 2007.
Rear Admiral Danilo Cortez, officer in charge of the Philippine Navy, said Faeldon surrendered to Sabban last Tuesday.
He said the fugitive officer surrendered without any concessions and even expressed readiness “to face the consequences of his actions including the penalties that may be meted against him in the cases he is facing before our courts.”
‘My conviction became firmer’
Faeldon said he had no regrets about his decision to rebel against the Arroyo administration, which he viewed as illegitimate. “I cannot choose my own commander-in-chief but in the case of the previous president, I was one of those who believe she doesn’t possess the mandate of the people,” he said.
The rebel officer said he received a lot of help from fellow members of the military while trying to evade capture by authorities. He refused to name his beneficiaries.
Asked what he learned about living outside the law for the past couple of years, he said: “I think I became more firm in my belief that we should oppose the things that should not be happening in government. The conviction became firmer.”
He also noted that he had yet to achieve anything but that the hope of a better future for the Philippines was now in place.
For his part, Sabban said Faeldon’s surrender does not mean a closure of the reforms being pursued by participants in the Oakwood Mutiny. He added, however, that all reforms should be done within the system.
“As the commandant of the Marines, I am happy that we have accounted for all our officers and men. This will result in unity in the Marine corps and the whole Armed Forces,” he said.
He added: “For so long we have been telling everybody that the Armed Forces now is more professionalized kaya nga we exerted efforts to bring them back. Reforms should be taken within the system. If they want to go outside, then I think ibang kaso na yun.”
Meanwhile, Vice-President Jejomar Binay said Faeldon’s surrender is a good sign because it shows that justice can be achieved under the Aquino administration.
“It is a gesture of confidence in the capability of President Aquino to address the legitimate concerns and grievances of our soldiers. These are the same concerns and grievances that are at the root of military restiveness and forced Capt. Faeldon and his fellow soldiers to undertake concerted action,” he said.
It just shows Nick trusts the new government to give him a fair shake. It’s very hard to be a fugitive.
Ibig lang sabihin nito ay mas may tiwala si Capt FAELDON sa bagong administrasyon na makakamit niya ang patas na paglilitis at hustisyang batid niyang malabong maganap sa walang pakiramdam na gobyerno ng hindi hinalal na si never presidnet gloria macagarapal-arrovo.
Courageous really of Capt. Faeldon. It seems the Justice System, both Civilian and Military is being offered a great opportunity here to recover from it’s follies. I hope they do not waste this one. Comming soon…Sen Panfilo Lacson.
In your face Gloria!
Am I too presumptuous if I feel that Lady Justice is once again blindfolded…?
I really hope Lacson could be allowed to return and be cleared of all these bs, then he can be part of the truth commission – now that will be something to see…
Wala siyang tiwala sa pekeng Commander-In-Chief at kanyang aso Gen. Assperon.
Walang paligoy-ligoy. Paglayas ni Putot, di nagtagal surrender agad. It’s now Lacson’s turn.
Napakahirap nung kay Lacson. Senador ka, kulungan ang detention? Kung si Unsay Ampatuan na mass murderer, sa NBI nagcheck-in, dapat lang sigurong akuin ni Enrile ang custody ng senador kahit sa Senate conference room man lang.
Yan ang inaala-ala ko, tongue.
It’s good to hear that Capt Faeldon is ready and willing to own up to his actions.
Hmmm… He’s brave and trusting. A bit naive but admirable qualities. But as Henry said, very hard to be a fugitive so hat off to Faeldon.
While I have no doubt that he is entrusting his fate to the current Navy leadership under the new Aquino administration because he has faith that he will perhaps get a fair trial, I’m not too sure that things will go quickly for him so he can finally enjoy freedom.
He shouldn’t have said, “I’m prepared to be in detention for as long as it takes…” (That’s tempting the devil 😛 ) Instead, he should have said, “I would like my day in court as quickly as possible.” 🙂
What I’m worried about is DND Chief Gazmin, erstwhile PSG chief, Mindanao warrior and CGPA meaning Gazmin is a professional and not easily the kind of guy who you can soften; Gazmin is capable of making Navy leadership know through proper channels that he won’t mind if Faeldon is given the whole treatment, made to go the whole hog, i.e., Court Martial must be held for as long as it takes (and absolutely no short cuts), that Faeldon must not be accorded special favours, never mind that he surrendered on his own volition, thus he should be/must be incarcerated for as long as it takes.
His only ally in this battle for his freedom is Sabban. But Sabban will be retiring soon…
Wishing Faeldon the best of luck!
YB:
While he may not be afforded immediate liberty, Faeldon is at least assured that he will not be in solitary confinement and subjected to psychological torture like what Ass did to him when he was in Isafp custody. I know Sec Gazmin very well as my former boss in PSG. He is an honorable person. Gen Sabban will take good care of him. Dati niyang bata iyan si Nick kaya nga pinili nyang dito sumuko. Finally, magkakalinaw na rin kaso ng mga yan. I know Nick personally. Mabait na bata yan. Tsikboy lang. I wish him well. 😛
ang sabi kanina sa homily ng isang Jesuit priest..”justice is not judgment…justice is truth” Sa tingin ko babalik na ang blindfold ni Lady Justice..kasi ang paniwala ko..”Justice, when equal scales she holds is blind”..
Mabuhay ka Capt. Faeldon, isa kang ulirang Katipunero na may paninindigan sa sarili at prinsipyo!
Ang katulad mo ang dapat pamarisan…di tulad ng mga kurap sa ating lipunan.
Saludo kami sa iyong katapangan at nawa ipagpatuloy mo ang laban against lingkod-bulsa, and other criminal elements within the military/police hierarchy and hoodlums in uniforms?
RE: ang sabi kanina sa homily ng isang Jesuit priest..”justice is not judgment…justice is truth”- Rose
Ganoon ba Igan Rose, kaya pala si Davide ang gustong pahawakin ng __truth Commission? Ibig sabihin yong justice na alam ng maraming Kaparian at lalo na si Kardinal Masalanan e truth.
Truth nga kaya 10-years na nasadlak sa hirap’t dusa ang Pinas pati tayong Noypi e apektado sa kanilang ka ek-ekan! Naturingan pang mga alagad ng simbahan e row 4 naman ang takbo ng kukote sa pag-alisa kung ano ba ang Katotohanan o maling akala.
Katotohanan ang nasusulat sa Bibliya…”sa kanilang bunga mo sila mapagkikilala”, nagpapanggap ng anghel ng kaliwanagan pero impyerno pala ang nasa kalooban nila.
Sapagka’t sila ang mga bulaang tagapag-akay! May kokontra…ipaliwanag ang 10-years ng EDSA DOS con Hello Garci? Ngayon sabihin natin kung sino ba talaga ang nagsasabi ng tamang katwiran o maling akala?
Ang word na “AKALA” e ginagamit yan ni Taning! Kaya ang daming napapahamak dito.
Ang sa Panginoon e “YES or YES, NO or NO” at maliban dito e galing na ito sa diablo!
Guess what? naniniwala ako na si VP binay ang tumulong kay Capt Faeldon. baka bukas kasama na sya as security officer ni VP. lets wait and see..
Trust is back in government, former DA sec Cito Lorenzo is back to spill the beans against gma, Capt Faeldon returns after years of hiding and fighting gma. PASG the extortion agency of gma is abolished. Now the cup is more than half full, although appointment of Truth Commission chair, DFA sec and AFP Chief were bad choices.
De Lima could question why ampatuan sr was transferred to a hospital, while thousands of truly sick prisoners still languish in jail. It’s an obscene display of double standard.The ampatuans should have been executed by firing squad a long time ago, before the ghosts of their 57 massacre victims beat lady justice to it.
When Gazmin was asked in the Strictly Politics how he will address the detained soldiers’ cases, he said, it is not his priority at this time. He said he will address the AFP modernization muna daw. WOW! Ang tao nga naman. The MATERIAL thing is more important to him than the violated rights of the soldiers. Ano nga naman ang mapapala niya kung palalabasin niya ang mga nakakulong? Wala. Sa modernization, limpak limpak na pera ang kikitain. Happy days are here again sa AFP. With this statement of Gazmin, I am doubtful if Faeldon will see justice soon.
— Parasabayan
Did he really say that?
I’m not surprised. As I posted earlier on, the man is not a softie. Besides, Faeldon’s case is now purely military business. It will be wrong to pin your hope on Gazmin bypassing or shortcircuiting the military in something that’s now become purely miltary business.
Strictly speaking, as DND chief, it’s not his call. Gazmin may be the DND chief but is no longer with the military. He is now a civilian. The AFP has guidelines. There is a chain of command and assuming that the current administration means what they say, I’m sure military justice will be applied. So, strictly speaking, Gazmin is right to say what he said. He can and should tackle other things that require his attention as secretary of national defence.
People’s trust, if you have it, keep and nurture it; once you lost it, its hard to earn it back, but with appointments like Romulo, Davide and other remnants of gloria’s evil government, one would think that Noynoy’s government is not too keen in maintaining it.
PSB, magtatagal pa sa kulungan si Trillanes at Col.Querubin kung ganyan. Pwede namang sabayin ni Gazmin ang AFP modernization at i-address ang kaso ng natitirang mga opisyal sa kulungan, bakit ganyan ang sagot nya? Baka maburo din si Faeldon sa jail.
Chi,
Best is to “heckle” David to finish the AFP’s General Court Martial businesses than to push Gazmin. As chief of staff AFP, David has full authority to order the services to expedite trials.
All David has to do is to issue a written order and the wheels will start grinding. Really not necessary for Gazmin to join the fray.
However, failing that (David ‘unable’ to do it), Faeldon’s lawyer can seek DND chief’s intervention. But it’s David’s call. The other service chiefs will follow suit.
bal: ang paniwala ko kasi kaya si Davide sa Truth Commission kasi alam niya ang katotohanan..his interrogations will lead to truth…woman’s intuition? I guess so…magiingat siya kasi na sa hot seat siya ngayon..magingat siya sa boss ni PNoy…
O,thank you YB for pointing out that Gazmin is DND chief. I was thinking of David. In that case, Gazmin should distant himself from the case. Pero kung gusto nyang makialam, pwede na rin…
@chi – July 8, 2010 8:56 am 🙂
By the way, Henry90, what is “Tsikboy”?
Do the right thing…
YB, tsikboy…mahilig sa chicks, bebots, babae, hehehe! OK lang basta hindi daisy, hahaha! (daisy as in desi-sais, desi-siete…:)))
Thanks, Chi!
By the way, Ellen, I’m curious, why is PN holding the presscon at a resort?
TYB, there was an ongoing seminar of Philippine Navy officers in that hotel. So instead of coming to Manila for the Faeldon press conference, they decided to bring Faeldon there.
ABS-CBN report:
Faeldon: justice possible under the Aquino government
Mahirap talagang maging pugante. Kailangang “meron kang mata” sa likuran. Ang pagtulog ay mababaw pa sa tulog ng manok at ang pakiramdam sa paligid ay dapat kasing talas ng katulad sa musang. May pagkakataong kahit pinakamalapit na tao, matalik na kaibigan ay pinag-alinlanganan lalo’t sa nagdaang walang pusong administrasyon ay nagkalat ang mga bayarang doble kara. Kahit ‘yung mga PMA’ers nga, mismong mistah ay merong hudas makuha lamang ang pinapangarap na posisyon.
Sa totoo lang, mahirap ang buhay ng isang patago tago.
Kahit itanong n’yo kay Mr. Joeseg.
Kaya sumurender na siya sa kanyang biyenan at ngayon ay under house hostage.
Di ba PareCoy?
Yellow Bachelor,
Tsikboy si Nick, sabi ni henry90. Ibig sabihin niyon ay iisa ang hilig nilang dalawa.
Mahilig silang kumain ng sariwang broasted chicken.
Pareng Mags,
Tama lang ang ginawa ni Faeldon na sumuko at ito na ang panahon at harapin niya ang kasong isasampa sa kanya.Baka ang katapat na parusa lang ay sampung push-up everyday araw-araw sa loob ng isang taon.Tapos bumalik na siya sa serbisio at magturo siya ng course sa mga sundalo ” How to Escape from Your Enemy” advange subject sa turo ni Honsan ” Don’t get caught with your pants down”
Sa wakas nagpasa ng batas si Lito Lapid.
http://www.mb.com.ph/node/265367/lapid-file
gusto niya iyung mga southpaw maging right handed. Hindi ba niya alam na ang mga kaliweti ay matatalinong tao.Pito ang naging president ng USA na mga kaliweti at isa na si Obama.Kasi gumagana ang kaliwa at kanang bahagi ng mga utak nila,di gaya ng right handed,The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, and people who are left-handed are right-side dominant. That’s why lefties are thought to be more analytical and have more math and verbal ability. Kaya nga takot ang mga right handed na boksingero na labanan ang mga boxer na southpaws. Palso itong bill ni Lito Lapid,huhurmahin pang maging bobo ang matatalinong tao na kaliweti.
PareCoy,
Relevant ba naman ang bill na ‘yan?
Is it not a double bladed attack? Interferring in business/product manufaturers and demeaning the left handed?
Wala namang umaangal na kaliwete, ah?
Saka, baka hindi alam nitong (sino ba itong) Senador Lito Lapid daw na ito, some, if not most of tools and home appliances are already designed for both the right and left handed people.
Teka, siya ba mismo ang nag-draft ng bill?
What benefits can this bill contribute to our vibrant (daw na) economy, according to his cabalen, the never president gloria arrovo?
“Teka, siya ba mismo ang nag-draft ng bill?” – mpr
Buti kung alam nya yung bill that he signed, hehe…susunod na may bill, eh si Honorable Pakyaw asking “Pork Barrel increase” so I don’t spend my own money to the poor.
It’s good to hear that Capt Faeldon is willing to won up to his actions and the consequences thereof. I wish our government officials would do the same. Puro na lang palusot kasi.
^^ Oops! I meant “own up”.
Re comment 11
I believe Capt Faeldon and the other Magdalo boys were not treated so harshly while in ISAFP custody. In fact, I used to play badminton with them back then. That was the time when Adm Danga was still the ISAFP Chief. But then again I could be wrong.
aislinn,
Kailan ba ‘yung panahon ni Dangit sa ISAFP? Saka ‘yung kanyang pinalitan noong si Asspweron ang CSAFP? At nu’ng time before Adm Danga?
Sa palagay mo ba, drama lamang kaya bumigay si Lt San Juan o planted siya ni Ass sa Magdalo?
There is nothing to own up as far as the actions of Capt FAELDON in raising arms against the abusive government of the Mgagarapal-Arroyo. Inako na niya ito and even showed no remorse believing what he did to fight for the truth was right kaya nga lumantad na siya sa pag-asang magiging patas ang paglilitis sa kanya.
aislinn, paulit-ulit na issue dito noon ang bartolina at pisikal na pahirap, walang pagkain, etc. ang ginawa ni Asspweron sa mga opisyal na ikinulong niya to please his nunalady.
Kumusta na kaya si Captain Dante Langkit?
I believe Capt Faeldon and the other Magdalo boys were not treated so harshly while in ISAFP custody. – aislinn.
Ako din. Maayos ang trato sa kanila while in ISAFP custody. Kapag merong media.
Di pala minaltrato a. Teka nasaan ba si Jason Aquino, yung dating aide ni CSAFP Hemorrhoids Aspirin?
Magpapaturo lang ako ng badminton habang nakapiring ang mga mata sa madilim na bartolina at hindi kumakain. Baka maging champion ako.
Eto ang privilege speech ni Cong. TG Guingona tungkol sa pagmamaltrato sa mga kasama Scout Rangers at Marines sa Fort Boni standoff:
http://brainbang-mindbullet.blogspot.com/2008_02_01_archive.html
Nandyan sa speech yung mga kahindik-hindik na experience nila sa ISAFP. Sa ISG sila dinala. Isang interrogation and torture facility. Hindi sa isang detention cell.
kasamang* Scout Rangers…
Ito namang si Kapitan Nick, hindi muna tayo tinimbrehan bago sumurrender, sana ay sa atin napunta yung P1 Million na reward.
Kamukha yan ng kwentong matagal ko nang gustong ilabas dito. Ngayon ko ikukuwento.
Kung naaalala ninyo nung panahon ng mga coup ni Gringo, nagkaroon ng coup noon na nagtakeover ng Channel 7 ang isang nagpakilalang RAM member. Sino yun? Si Maj. Reynaldo Cabauatan. Black Saturday (o Friday?) Coup yata ang tawag.
Kung pamilyar sa inyo yung apelyido ay dahil yan din ang apelyido nung isang hinuli at nakulong (“Kamuning 5” yata ang bansag sa kanila) na mga supporters ni FPJ at Erap at pinagbintangang may planong destabilisasyon noong naghahanap ng paraang mag-Martial Law nung 2006.
Isa pa ay yan din ang middle name ni Jejemon Binay.
Sabi ng mga kaibigan ko sa RAM, hindi naniniwala si Gringo kay Cabauatan at pakawala lang daw ng administrasyon ni Cory para siya ang mahuli. Pain daw yun kay Gringo dahil kataka-takang nakatakas din si Cabauatan kahit pa napalibutan ng libong sundalong huhuli sa kanya. Umaasa silang kokontakin siya ni Gringo upang matukoy kung saan nagtatago si bigotilyo.
May P1-M reward din gaya ni Faeldon. Si Binay daw ang utak nun kaya ginamit ang pamangkin para mapainan nga si Gringo. Diba’t may drama pa silang magtiyuhin na live na-cover ng radyo?
Pero walang nangyari kaya isang araw sa may Pasay Rotonda, sa motel na Rotonda Lodge ay nahuli daw si Cabauatan ng isang civilian agent ng CIS na si Tony Da Silva, ama ng dating nagtanan kay Ruffa Gutierrez na si Dennis. Bida si Da Silva. Meron pang P1-M reward.
Kaya lang may kayabangan itong kapitbahay ko kaya naikwento niya na setup lang yung paghuli nila para makuha nila yung malaking reward. Una ay hindi naman talaga rebelde yung si Cabauatan, pamangkin pa ni Binay. Ito naman si Tony Da Silva (na sa unang tingin ay mapapagkamalan mong yung singer na si Dale Adriatico lalo’t pareho ng korte ng bigote nila) ay isang security aide nino? Ni Binay!
Madaling salita ay komolekta sila ng reward para sa taong hindi naman totoong wanted.
Isa lang yan sa maraming dahilan kaya wala akong tiwala diyan kay Binay noon pa man.
“Ito namang si Kapitan Nick, hindi muna tayo tinimbrehan bago sumurrender, sana ay sa atin napunta yung P1 Million na reward.”
Tongue, kanino napunta?
Tongue, bakit ngayon mo lang ikinwento yan, naiboto ko na si Binay. Nyahahahaha!!!! Joke lang, malungkot pa nga ako sa nangyari sa asawa ni ate Koring.
Tongue: same Binay na enindorse ni Escudero? simalosep!
ang sabi ni Hodasan kanina…wala na daw Coup ngayon at matanda na siya…Kahit patay na siya hindi ako maniwala! kahit patay na siya he will be lying still!
Tongue, you talked of traiduran.
Wonder no more why Magdalo supported Mar Roxas for vice president.
Think Manila Pen.
Hindi ko makakalimutan ang Manila Pen na promise ni Rambotito na naburo.
Nakisawsaw lang sa simula pero inilaglag din sila. Mukhang kapani-paniwala diba dahil nagpadala ng security. Naalala nyo yung naka-wig?
chi, yung part 2 nung Tony Da Silva Story after six years ko pa maikukuwento. Hahaha.
Maliban na lang kung si Dennis mismo ang magkukwento ng storya ng ama, born again preacher na siya. Hawig naman yan kay Bingbong na naging malapit sa Diyos dahil nakakulong. Drug possession, pushing, illegal possession of firearms ang kaso kaya humihimas ng malamig na rehas ng bakal ngayon sa Mandaluyong.
re #4O Danga’s time was I think 2004 (He was implicated in the Hello Garci scandal). I refuse to say anything about Lt San Juan nor his intentions as I do not know him personally. What I do know, I’d rather keep it to myself.
re #44 and 45. I was talking about the time when I used to regularly see Sen Trillanes and the rest of the core group. Security got tighter only when Sir Nick escaped with the help of Atty Candy. We were’t allowed to see them anymore since we are not members of the immediate family. That was way back in 2005. Besides, I do not claim to know everything that happened behind the walls of ISAFP as I usually go there strictly for official business. More importantly, I did not state that Maj Aquino had a very pleasant stay at the ISAFP Compound.
#55 Tongue, hahahaha!!! Medyo iklian mo ang panahon ng pagkwento dahil si PNoy ay hindi matigil sa kayoyosi. hehehe!
aislinn, sayang ngayon ka lang nabibisita. Ang sarap ng kwentuhan dito sa Ellenville noon sa mga pinagdaanang pahirap sa mga opisyales sa kamay ni Gloria and her Asspweron. First hand info dahil bloggers sa Ellenville ang marami sa kanila.
Lately, madalas dito si Capt. Dante Langkit at si Sen. Trillanes naman ay regular na sumusubaybay sa Ellenville. Sigurado ako dyan.
Kaya pala pati yung anak ni Rambotito na tumakbo at nanalong Mayor ng Makati eh hindi sinoportahan ng mga Magdalo. Hmm…
Security got tighter only when Sir Nick escaped with the help of Atty Candy. – aislinn.
Was Atty Candy present during the Manila Penn incident?
aislinn, no one asks you to divulge what you know about the purpose of Lt San Juan nor we ask you to share anything you keep regarding the treatment recieved by the detained officers at ISAFP during the time when MOST of its officers and operatives were gloria’s and asspwerons ass lickers.
Those were already open secrets that no matter how they deny, nobody will believe.
#55 Tongue, hahahaha!!! Medyo iklian mo ang panahon ng pagkwento dahil si PNoy ay hindi matigil sa kayoyosi. hehehe! – chi
Hindi pwede, presidente si Noynoy. Hindi lang paghithit ng yosi mapapabilis, hahaha! Tsismoso kasi yung mga taga-Palm Village, naku. Pati yung ex-PNP General na involved diyan sa part 2. Galit na galit, e co-founder ng RAM yung kapatid.
Bibilhin pa kaya ni Mother Lily yung kwento?