Party-list wants AFP chief censured for endorsing Palparan
MANILA, Philippines -- Labor groups scored on Monday retired Army Major General Jovito Palparan's reported interest in running for a seat in the House of Representatives under the party-list system in the coming May elections.
The Partido ng Manggagawa, which occupies one seat in the House, also wanted Armed Forces of the Philippines chief-of-staff Hermogenes Esperon censured for practically endorsing Palparan's candidacy.
"Of course Esperon will make it appear that he is not campaigning for Palparan. But it is enough that Esperon says he hopes Palparan succeeds in the party-list elections for it to be interpreted by the chain of command as a virtual endorsement," PM vice chair Rivera explained.
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