Solons urged to defer inquiries; Malacanang proposes closed-door hearing for 5 junior officers in mutiny.(Main News)

From: Manila Bulletin | Date: August 7, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: FERDIE J. MAGLALANG & GABRIEL S. MABUTAS

Malacanang asked Senate and House leaders yesterday to defer the impending appearance of the five leaders of the July 27 failed mutiny until Aug. 14 in an executive session that they should jointly conduct in order to minimize security risks and avert further agitation by the rebels sympathizers.

Executive Secretary Alberto Romulo made the request as he gave the go-signal for the five detained coup leaders to ...

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