Why is [Lt.] Gen. Parlade so indispensable that they would risk getting the ire of so many senators in retaining him?” Lacson said in an interview over ABS-CBN News Channel Tuesday. “The Senate has spoken as a collegial body, collective position namin and legal position namin is that Parlade designation as spokesperson of a civilian entity, which is the NTF-Elcac, is in violation of the Constitution,” he added. Ang issue lang namin, is yung kay Parlade because he is an active military officer,” Lacson went on. Earlier, Lacson said he received assurance that Parlade will be relieved from his post before the latter retires on July 26. ADVERTISEMENTHowever, the senator maintained that the military official should be removed as NTF-Elcac spokesperson immediately.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 11, 2021 05:48 UTC