Reyes: Don't drag my family into 'pabaon' mess
Admits giving Rabusa P10K, but says 'twas not bribe
MANILA, Philippines - Instead of attending the hearing at the House of Representatives, former Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes opted to air his side at a press conference with the media where he finally broke his silence and denied allegations made against him by former Army Col. George Rabusa.
During the press conference, Reyes said he never signed any document authorizing Rabusa to disburse or distribute money.
"We deny having received money from him. I never directed him to disburse or distribute money. Maybe he is doing that to others," he told reporters.
Reyes also admitted being hurt by allegations made against him and his family. He said his family should not be dragged into the controversy as a result of Rabusa's statements.
"Maski personal na galit, akusahan ako tatanggapin ko yun. Pakiusap ko kung puwede lang wag na isama ang pamilya ko. Kasi di lang ito personal, magiging magulo na ito," Reyes said.
His lawyer, Atty. Bonifacio Alentajan, said Rabusa's allegation against Reyes is a desperate attempt to escape several cases filed against him.
"Kapit sa patalim na siya kasi naiipit na siya. Naghahanap lang ng kadamay yan," Alentajan said.
He added Rabusa's allegations are unfounded since, based on his own admission in media interviews, he burned all documents related to money disbursements so as not to leave a paper trail.
Reyes' camp also plans to file a libel case against Rabusa for his recent statements.
The former defense chief defended his absence in today's (Feb. 1) hearing, saying he only got his invitation late yesterday afternoon and that it was unfortunate that he already had prior commitments. This does not mean that he intends to snub future hearings as he is more than willing to cooperate with lawmakers.
"Tanungin niyo lahat ng inimbitahan kung kahapon lang din nila natanggap kasi kung kahapon lang marami siguro ang di nakapunta. Sana mas maaga nila ipadala sa susunod, gaya nito [presscon] na-schedule na ito 2 days ago pa. Alangan naman hindi kami sumipot," Reyes added.
Meantime, Reyes admitted to giving Rabusa P10,000 but it was not a bribe.
"May financial na problema si Rabusa, kasamahan ko siya dati kaya tulong ko lang iyon sa kanya.Yun lang ang kaya ko na ibigay na tulong nung time na yun," he said.
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I had read an article saying
I had read an article saying that the probe should focus on Reyes and not to Garcia. Habang tumatagal eh nag-iiba iba ang statement ng mga tao nakapaligid sa senado. Malaki ang nagiging effect sa mga taong involve sa sitwasyon na to. Bakit si Garcia ang kinasuhan nila kung si Reyes daw kuno ang mastermind? Mukhang nakapagtataka naman ata na bigla bigla na lang na ibabaling ang atensyon ngayon kay Reyes. Kitang kita naman suring the blue ribbon hearing na guilty si Garcia the way he answers or disregards the questions given to him.
Reyes plunderer appealing not to drag his family into his mess
Mr Reyes, I don't want to call you General as you do not deserve it, why appeal not to involve your family into your self-inflicted mess when you yourself drag the whole innocent countrymen into your plundering spree. Should we care enough about your own family?
the result of it
that is what we called "life"
Karma
Yan ang karma ng pagiging kurap at mukhang pera. Kung maaatim mong tanggapin ang kahihiyan, lustayin at ipakain sa pamilya mo ang pera ng bayan na di mo naman pinaghirapan e go ahead. Di bale marami namang kayong kampon ni Gloria na ganyan, tuluyan mo na lang kapalan ang mukha mo. WAla ng bawian dahil nakasulat na kayo sa kasaysayan.
Haay delikadeza kelan ka kaya mananahan sa bawat Pilipino.