Former Army Major Gen. Jovito Palparan is still in the custody of the military despite the order of the Malolos Regional Trial Court (RTC) that he be committed to the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). ADVERTISEMENTAfter handing down the sentence, Malolos RTC Judge Alexander Tamayo also issued a commitment order for Palparan’s transfer to NBP. Army Spokesperson LTC Louie Villanueva confirmed that Palparan is still in their custody. Villanueva said Palparan has a pending case with another court, which issued a separate commitment order stating that the former Army official should remain in the custody of the military. ADVERTISEMENTMeanwhile, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said he will verify why Palparan remains in the custody of the military.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 25, 2018 11:50 UTC