Arroyo faces corruption probe
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June 30, 2010, Wednesday
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PHILIPPINE President-elect Benigno Aquino III unveiled his Cabinet yesterday and said he would immediately form a commission to investigate allegations of corruption and human rights abuses against his predecessor.
Aquino, son of democracy icons who fought the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, will take his oath as the country's 15th president today.
More than 1,000 officers have been deployed to secure his inauguration at Manila's seaside Rizal Park, which was designated a no-fly zone.
Aquino introduced his Cabinet, which included loyal supporters and former Cabinet members of outgoing leader Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
He named as his Defense Secretary retired General Voltaire Gazmin, who headed the elite force that secured his mother, the late President Corazon Aquino. Gazmin defended his mother's government against at least seven coup attempts.
Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo was the only Arroyo Cabinet member to retain his post. A close Arroyo backer, Romulo surprised many when he announced his support to Benigno Aquino before the May 10 elections.
Benigno Aquino, a 50-year-old economics graduate, said he will temporarily lead the Department of Interior and Local Governments, which controls the national police and local officials.
Benigno Aquino and his mother had called for the resignation of Arroyo, who survived four coup attempts and opposition impeachment bids over allegations of corruption, vote fraud and human rights abuses. His campaign promise to investigate Arroyo has been seen as a potential political flash point.
The president-elect said he will immediately form a "Truth Commission" to be headed by retired Chief Justice Hilarion Davide to investigate allegations of graft and other corruption scandals as well as human rights violations under Arroyo's turbulent nine-year rule.
Aquino, son of democracy icons who fought the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, will take his oath as the country's 15th president today.
More than 1,000 officers have been deployed to secure his inauguration at Manila's seaside Rizal Park, which was designated a no-fly zone.
Aquino introduced his Cabinet, which included loyal supporters and former Cabinet members of outgoing leader Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
He named as his Defense Secretary retired General Voltaire Gazmin, who headed the elite force that secured his mother, the late President Corazon Aquino. Gazmin defended his mother's government against at least seven coup attempts.
Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo was the only Arroyo Cabinet member to retain his post. A close Arroyo backer, Romulo surprised many when he announced his support to Benigno Aquino before the May 10 elections.
Benigno Aquino, a 50-year-old economics graduate, said he will temporarily lead the Department of Interior and Local Governments, which controls the national police and local officials.
Benigno Aquino and his mother had called for the resignation of Arroyo, who survived four coup attempts and opposition impeachment bids over allegations of corruption, vote fraud and human rights abuses. His campaign promise to investigate Arroyo has been seen as a potential political flash point.
The president-elect said he will immediately form a "Truth Commission" to be headed by retired Chief Justice Hilarion Davide to investigate allegations of graft and other corruption scandals as well as human rights violations under Arroyo's turbulent nine-year rule.
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