Monday, June 13, 2011

BILL BANS AFP, PNP OFFICERS FROM HOLDING GOVERNMENT POSITIONS


By Jess Diaz (The Philippine Star)

Representatives Luzviminda Ilagan and Emmi de Jesus of the party-list group Gabriela have filed a bill banning active and retired military and police officers from being appointed to sensitive government positions.

In filing Bill 4566, the two said the militarization of the bureaucracy began when the late President Ferdinand Marcos appointed military men to civilian positions. [ FULL STORY ]