The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) respects and abides by the court’s decision to convict former Major General Jovito Palparan and other former military officers for kidnapping two college students, spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalo said Monday. “As it has been and always will be, the position of the AFP is submission to the majesty of the courts and respect for the rule of law,” Arevalo said in a statement. ADVERTISEMENTJudge Alexander Tamayo of the Malolos Regional Trial Court found Palparan, Lt. Col. Felipe Anotado, Jr. and Staff Sgt. READ: Palparan guilty of kidnapping UP studentsAccording to Arevalo, they have yet to receive a copy of the decision. “We also respect whatever legal recourse are available to and will be availed of by MGen Palparan, Jr. et al.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 17, 2018 05:43 UTC