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Cimatu confirms gentleman’s pact in Oakwood

Published by Ellen on March 6, 2008

by Ashzel Hachero

Former Armed Forces chief Roy Cimatu yesterday testified before the Makati regional trial court in the coup d’etat trial of the Magdalo soldiers that there was indeed a gentleman’s agreement forged between the government negotiating team and the Magdalos that led to the bloodless resolution of the July 2003 Oakwood mutiny.

Cimatu said he had been given orders by then Executive Secretary Alberto Romulo to lead the negotiations with the Magdalos led by then Navy Ltsgs. Antonio Trillanes IV, James Layug, Marine Captain Gary Alejano and Army Captains Gerardo Gambala and Milo Maestrecampo who were holding out at the Oakwood Premiere Hotel in Makati.

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Do your worst

Published by Ellen on March 6, 2008

Statement issued by detained Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV today. It was in his own handwriting:

“st.JPGI am supposed to testify as a defense witness today in connection with my coup d’etat case at the Makati RTC. However, after much reflection, I decided to forgo my testimony and write this letter instead.

“There are few undisputed facts in this case: 1) That on July 27, 2003, I, together with 300 other officers and men, spoke the TRUTH; 2) No person was harmed; 3) No property was damaged; and 4) Not a single shot was fired. Yet, after almost five years in detention, we still stand acused of committing a crime that could have us incarcerated for life. Is this just? No. Did I ever regret my actions? No.

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Statement of Capt. Nick Faeldon

Published by Ellen on January 10, 2008

Statement of Atty Trixie Angeles, lawyer of Capt. Nick Faeldon:

Today marks the 44th day of the disappearance of Capt. Nicanor Faeldon. By the end of this day, he will have been missing for a longer period than the time when he left detention on 14 December 2005 and was returned to detention on 27 January 2006.

His family, friends and associates hope and pray that he is alive and well. Nevertheless, present or not, he has served and continues to serve as an inspiration to all to continue the fight for a credible government. The organization that he founded, Pilipino.org is doing well, it celebrated its second anniversary and membership continues to grow. Its success is due in no small part to the universality of Capt. Faeldon’s vision for a just Philippines.

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