As we continue our search for truth and give justice to every man in the light of issues of corruption in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, we offer our condolences to the family of Secretary Angelo Reyes.
Learning from tragedies like this, it is our duty to moderate our proceedings from hereon and manage public information in this regard so that the premature and unwarranted trial by publicity of any person or institution shall be avoided.
We understand that an informed citizenry is essential to a functioning democracy. Freedom of information and determined institutional reforms will help ensure transparency, accountability and a vigilant citizenry.
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I certainly agree. The senate "investigation to aid litigation" smacked of a public trial. Moderation severely needed, especially in choosing the "litigators" who have personal issues against the person who is being investigated
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