His subordinates will become extra cautious in feeding the President information on illegal drug trafficking. “The truth has finally come out and I thank the President very much,” said Espino, a retired military officer. A graduate of the Philippine Military Academy, Espino said he has no hard feelings toward the President. Teves allegedly forced Mendoza to resign after the Commission on Appointments would not make his appointment permanent on account of Mendoza. With Mendoza at the BIR, albeit with no official appointment, how can the Duterte administration have moral ascendancy in going after corrupt officials?

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 28, 2016 17:26 UTC