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| Topic Started: Aug 4 2004, 09:59 AM (14,628 Views) | |
| al'Lan Mandragoran | Aug 4 2004, 09:59 AM Post #1 |
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Short stint AFP chiefs of staff part of the reason behind stagnation of the military? Read on. THE slow progress within the Armed Forces of the Philippines can be partly blamed on the “revolving-door policy” being carried out by Malacañang in choosing its chiefs of staff. This policy consists in accommodating a retiring official and giving him a chance to occupy a top position and command an organization even for a short period. Sources at Camp Aguinaldo said President Arroyo’s goal in carrying out the revolving-door policy fulfills the dreams of her “military cronies” rather than improves the military institution. “What can a chief of staff do to improve the military if he has only less than five months to serve?” a ranking Army official said, expressing dismay at the practice. Past AFP chiefs who have served less than five months in office include Generals Roy Cimatu (three months) and Benjamin Defensor (two months). Gen. Dionisio Santiago served for six months. In an earlier interview, Defensor, however, said the revolving-door policy does not weaken the military. “On the contrary, it strengthens the institution,” he said without elaborating. AFP insiders disagree, saying the brief stints of AFP chiefs of staff are working against the long-term goals and programs of the military. In choosing the leader of the 113, 000-strong Armed Forces, President Arroyo should choose someone with at least a year left before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 56, insiders said. The present AFP chief of staff, Gen. Narciso Abaya, will retire in October. No word is out yet on his replacement, but insiders said President Arroyo should base her decision on a candidate’s qualifications and not on his personal connection in the government. “If she chooses someone undeserving, that will send a wrong signal to the other officials. If that happens, then you can be sure there’ll be resentful soldiers in every quarter within the military,” a retired general said. Full Story |
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| ctrlaltdel | Oct 29 2004, 06:23 PM Post #2 |
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FROM INQ7 Arroyo, Abu vow to wipe out graft in military Updated 05:03pm (Mla time) Oct 29, 2004 Agence France-Presse, INQ7.net (UPDATE) PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo swore into office a new military chief of staff here Friday and ordered him to wipe out corruption in the armed forces. Lieutenant General Efren Abu took over from General Narciso Abaya, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 56. Abu promptly abolished the position of deputy chief of staff or J-6 following allegations that the former holder of that post, Major-General Carlos Garcia had amassed a huge fortune illegally. Arroyo said Abu would oversee the forthcoming court martial of Garcia and the investigation of other officers for possible graft. She did not identify any other suspect. "Now, the weight of promulgating military justice bears heavily on the shoulders of the new chief of staff," Arroyo said. "In this heavy task, you have my full support." Abu, for his part said he would “vigorously” continue the reforms initiated by Abaya. The military said Garcia would be charged with unbecoming conduct for false declarations of his assets and possession of a "Green Card" as a permanent resident of the United States. He could also face additional charges in a civilian court. “The root cause of our situation today is an entrenched culture of corruption. Like cancer it must be cut out if the patient is to survive. And I’m glad that Abu gave words as strong as that,” she said. Garcia and members of his family allegedly brought nearly a million dollars into the United States over 10 years while he was earning about 7,200 dollars a year. Some legislators have used Garcia's example to lambast the entire military command, alleging they must be involved in corruption as well. This has led to speculation of a military destabilization attempt against Arroyo similar to the short-lived military mutiny in July 2003 by junior officers who accused their superiors of corruption. Arroyo said she would not "allow the entire (armed forces) to be dishonored." "The majority of our officers and soldiers are men and women of courage, integrity and duty," Arroyo said, as she scored "those who are trying to drive a wedge" between her and the military. |
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| flipzi | Oct 30 2004, 02:56 PM Post #3 |
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I was lucky enough to have watched the replay of the ceremony on PTV4, early enough to hear Abu and PGMA speech only though. The speech given by PGMA and Abu were inspiring. One thing i've noticed though. When PGMA mentioned something about weeding out corruption NOT JUST IN THE AFP but in the other gov't offices as well, .... NOBODY APPLAUDED. That only meant that even the people around her that time..... NEEDED TO SEE MORE CONVINCING RESULTS. Nonetheless, the people are behind you Ma'am. :thumb: :thumb: FIGHT ON !!! |
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| commando | May 13 2005, 07:29 PM Post #4 |
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There's a new bill in congress that's suggesting that the term of the AFP chief-of-staff is to befixed to 3 years, and they mean 3 years. Even if it means extending past the age of compulsory retirement. Maybe General Abu will stay a little longer. Semper Fidelis et Paratus |
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| Numbers | May 14 2005, 05:09 PM Post #5 |
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Not quite, only if he is still the CS by the time the bill is actually approved by the President. |
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| Pendejo | May 15 2005, 05:10 PM Post #6 |
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I haven't seen the full text of that proposed bill but giving the chief of staff a three year fixed tenure could be dangerous. Methinks the commander-in-chief should have the sole prerogrative to extend the chief of staff term. I understand the current law has that provision, but at the discretion of the president. What if a rogue chief of staff was put in place protected by a fixed three year tenure? |
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| commando | May 15 2005, 07:31 PM Post #7 |
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Then the president has the prerogative to replace him with a new chief-of-staff who also has a fixed term of 3 years. I also hope that the President has the power to extend the term of an excellent chief-of-staff. |
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| adroth | May 16 2005, 08:18 AM Post #8 |
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Doesn't the President also have the prerogative to dismiss an erring Chief of Staff? |
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| flipzi | May 16 2005, 09:30 AM Post #9 |
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Why noy allow the CS to stay for three years? Nonetheless, only 1 year of service should be fixed to give him ample time to implement his own ideas ... AND SO THAT HE WILL HAVE THE TIME TO RID CORRUPTION OR ANYTHING THAT TAINTS THE AFP DURING HIS TIME.  The President will then confirm whenever the CS reaches the end of each year if he will continue serving for the next year. The CS shall continue to serve the AFP until he has completed serving his third year. |
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| Pendejo | May 16 2005, 10:20 AM Post #10 |
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The bill fixing positions of chief of staff to three years and two years for major service commanders was filed by Congressman Golez. Among other issues, my being against that silly "revolving door policy" I agree with Golez. I'm sure the honorable congressman has provided for the possibility but my imagination runs wild thus my wanting to read provisions of the proposed bill in entirety to preclude interpretation of "fixed term" as a tenured position. I dare not imagine a chief of staff being relieved then going to court seeking a restraining order for his relief citing the "fixed term" as provided by law. |
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