Armed Forces of the Philippines seal. INQUIRER FILES
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has assured two of its junior officers — who filed a rape grievance towards a rating army official — of its safety from any type of intimidation amid a probe on the case.
The AFP likewise stated that it takes “all types of misconduct and breaches of army self-discipline with utmost seriousness.”
“The AFP assures the complainants that their rights are totally protected and that they’re being safeguarded from any type of intimidation or undue affect all through the method,” it stated in a press release on Tuesday.
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“We stay firmly dedicated to due course of, transparency, and accountability underneath the army justice system. These ideas function the inspiration of our pursuit of reality and justice whereas guaranteeing equity to all events involved,” it added.
An earlier report printed by INQUIRER.web revealed that the grievance was lodged earlier than the Prosecutor’s Workplace towards an unnamed army official accused of sexual assault earlier this yr by two junior officers serving as his workplace assistants.
The reported assault occurred final January 29 after the official and his assistants attended an occasion that lasted till early morning the next day, based on the grievance.
Sexual assault
The 2 junior officers then proceeded to the official’s residence, the place they have been allegedly subjected to a sequence of inappropriate and coercive acts, culminating within the sexual assault.
The joint prison grievance for rape via sexual assault and tried rape via sexual assault was filed after an earlier army investigation discovered prima facie proof that the official exhibited conduct unbecoming of an officer and conduct prejudicial to good order and army self-discipline.
In response to this, AFP stated that the high-ranking army official was already relieved from his submit and is at the moment underneath restrictive custody.
“A pre-trial investigation was subsequently performed and has since been accomplished. The case is now pending the approval of the convening authority for referral to a Common Courtroom Martial and its eventual convening,” it added.
In a separate assertion, the Philippine Air Pressure admitted dealing with a “case of the identical nature” as described within the report.
“Primarily based on the printed report from Inquirer.web, there was no particular named Officer talked about. Nonetheless, we now have a case of the identical nature present process investigation within the Common Headquarters, Armed Forces of the Philippines, in accordance with the prevailing guidelines and procedures,” PAF stated in a press release.
“To guard the integrity of the continuing proceedings and safeguard the privateness of these concerned, the PAF will respectfully chorus from making additional feedback concerning this situation,” it added.
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PAF additionally careworn it “doesn’t condone any type of misconduct” and “stays dedicated to upholding the best requirements of self-discipline, professionalism, and respect amongst our personnel.” / MR
