Robredo: Arroyo gov't also to blame for poor state of PNP
MANILA, Philippines - Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) chief Jesse Robredo said the Arroyo administration cannot escape responsibility for the poor state of skills and equipment of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
In an interview with DZMM on Thursday, Robredo said the Aquino administration inherited the poor state of the PNP from the previous government.
“Without defending the president, without defending the administration, ang difference po, hindi pa nakaka-60 days [ang gobyerno]. Ibig sabihin yung gamit, yung training ng pulis is a carry over from the previous administration,” he said.
He said the new administration, through the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), is still assessing the capabilities of the police force.
Robredo added that if Aquino has been in office as long as former President Gloria Arroyo, and there are still defeciencies and apparent lack of training, he would have understood critics’ call for his [Robredo] resignation.
“Ako po, titignan ko lang yung humihingi ng mag ulo namin. Kung ang motibo nila ay para sa kabutihan ng bansa, sa palagay ko we should go, pero kung ang motibo po nila ay gamitin ang pagkakataon na ito para siraan ang administrasyon na ito, palagay po hindi kami makikinig,” he added.
On Wednesday, allies of former President Gloria Arroyo in the House of Representatives called for the resignation of 3 Cabinet officials, including Robredo, for the failed rescue mission.
Robredo pointed out that the DILG leadership essentially deals with policy-making, and does not give commands to the police.
Following protocol
Robredo also explained they also follow protocol, which states that criminal matters be initially handled at the lowest level.
In the August 23 hostage crisis, it was handled by the Manila Police District and a crisis management committee.
“Ang policy of po kasi dito, these matters should be handled at the lowest level as much as possible. The public might disagree,” Robredo said.
“Ang pananaw ko [simula noong na-report and hostage-taking] hanggang ala-sais [ng gabi], [everything was] going on as planned. Ang most important thing then was asikasuhin ‘yung biktima (hostages),” he said.
Then MPD Chief Gen. Rodolfo Magtibay was the one in charge of the team, said Robredo.
He also added that although he was not at the scene of the crime, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, Magtibay, and some generals were in Emerald restaurant in Manila and constantly communicated with the negotiating team in Rizal Park.
“We were communitcating with each other. Talagang sinadya na walang mag-picture. Ang presence is not only physical presence, but overseeing what was happening. Low-key, low-level... Ang tingin ko po, ginagawa nila yung dapat nilang gawin,” Robredo said.
Investigation continues
Investigations into the bus hostage-taking crisis will continue, he said.
The DILG formed an agreement with the justice department to create a committee composed of Robredo, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, and 3 members who are not from government.
Anti-crime advocate Tessie Ang See and Kapisanan ng Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) President Herman Besbaño have reportedly agreed to be part of the committee.
The committee is waiting for the PNP forensic reports. He said the committee will validate and verify the results of the investigation.
“May implikasyon sa paniwala sa pamahalaan [and results] kaya kailangan siguraduhin na kung ano ang lalalabas sa report na ito ay yun ang katotohanan,” Robredo said. “Kapag may duda, ivavalidate namin.” - with Radyo DZMM
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Umweg geld verdienen dufte selber der heben umweltschaedlich oder jagen sechzehn.
The beginning of the end
I am expecting more bad things to come after 9-years of bad government of Arroyo and Aquino has to clean it all up.
Dahil sa open at mas democratise na ngayon ang gobyerno. Maraming kabalastugan sa panahon ni Arroyo na lumalabas para humingi ng katanungan at hustisya na hindi natunugan ng nakaraan dahil sa corruption, bad policies at injustices kaya ang Aquino governmnt ay dapat sanayin at paghandaan ang sarili sa mga risks (unforseen) na itong darating at dapat may buffer mechanism na silang nakahanda para paglabanan/tugunan at para wala ng sisihan. Gawin na lang ng Aquino government na mapaayos ang lahat para wala ng sisihan at ipaubaya na lang sa Truth Commission ang kasagutan at kaparusahan sa mga maling ginawa ng nakaraang administrasyon kisa magsisihan dahil wala namang kwenta kung magduruan pa.
Para kasi tayong nasa panahon ngayon matapos ang isang bagyo na naglabasan ang dumi sa karagatan at unti-unting tumahimik at ngayon ay nakasalalay kay Pnoy ang paglinis nito.
Pnoy, though it is hard to please the people who are part of the problem please do your best inspite the huge challenges ahead. Clean up the government so we can move forward.
Please note, to move forward is one step at a time. Isang paa sa likod habang ang isa kikilos sa unahan. Take care of the past to move forward. Beware bystander, walang tulakan at tataob ang pinas!
Safety protocol is eliminate if not minimise risks. Gawin ang tugon ni Quisumbing na gumawa ng mas maayos na grievance or public consultation office para may ibang option na accessable as another venue for resolution para wala ng Navy General Angue sa media at Police Inspector Mendosa hostage scenario. Please note that Angue and Mendosa are the result of Arroyo's corrupt government. Worst if Maguindanao massacre happen today di lalong sisihin si Pnoy.
Sir Robredo
Sir..panay ata ang pasa nyo ng pagkakamali ng gobyerno nyo sa nakaraang administrasyon... masama yan...yan pala ang tuwid na daan ang magturo ng pagkakamali nyo sa iba.. tsk tsk.. TUWID NA DAAN...
hindi kasalanan yan ng nakaaraang administrasyon...unang una FOREIGNERS ang nahostage so dapat nakialam na agad COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF ng PNP at ng AFP... foreigners yan eh.. unless na noypi ung nahostage dun mo sabihin na dapat sa local government ng Manila yan eh kaso mga foreigners eh..tska Since IKAW SIR ROBREDO ang head ng LOCAL GOVERNMENT isa ka dapat na andun at nakikialam...
a thought for everyone
hey guys,
am not trying to be over-self-righteous here..just want to express my opinion/observation regarding this issue and some of the comments made on this board. With all due respect to everyone here, I thought some of the comments are not helping our country in licking its wounds made by this incident. Sure, this is a free board and anyone is entitled and has a right to express their own views. But then freedom does not mean doing and saying what you want to say. It is doing and saying what you want accompanied with social responsibility and sensitiveness…You can criticize with utmost contructivism and maybe suggest things that would help our nation recover.
I thought Sec. Robredo just said what should be said with the resources and information at hand without unjustly ranting at the previous administration. That is just the reasonable thing to say at this time. We should give this administration a chance to prove its worth. Maybe we could suggest great ideas on how this should have been handled and not just rant at persons. Surely one would say “I told you so, you shouldn’t have voted for Pnoy..look at what he has/has not done in just 55 or so days” The thing is, he is the President of OUR country. No matter who you voted/supported for last election, we should respect and support the decision of the majority. Everything that a Filipino say or do contribute in shaping how the Philippines should be in the next years. Words as “tan?a, bobo, ab?oy” hurled at any nation’s leader or official is rather disturbing and may reflect the kind of personality and lifestyle we have at home. (sorry)
If in the next or so days, nothing positive came out of this, then go ahead and rant them, might as well ask them to leave their posts and hide in the forest. Peace.
I think Robredo should resign with his statement
Blaming again the previous Administration instead of trying to dissect what happened and think what's need to be done.
Grow-up and stand as a Government official.
Bobong Robredo..tsk..tsk..
SISI NA NAMAN KE GMA!!! HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!
BAKIT HINDI MO BA NAKITA NA ME KAKULANGAN KAYO NUNG MAUPO KA AT SI ABNOY?
"Without defending the president, without defending the administration, ang difference po, hindi pa nakaka-60 days [ang gobyerno]. Ibig sabihin yung gamit, yung training ng pulis is a carry over from the previous administration,” he said.
WITHOUT DEFENDING?!! TINATAGO MO NGA ANG BLAME NINYO NI ABNOY E!! TANGA!
SA 60 DAYS MAKIKITA MO NA ANG KAKAYAHAN NATIN BANTAYAN ANG SEGURIDAD NG MGA TURISTA!! MAHINA KA RIN TALAGA ANG MAGRESIGN KA NA!
"Ang policy of po kasi dito, these matters should be handled at the lowest level as much as possible. The public might disagree,” Robredo said.
KAYA NGA NGA PALPAK!! BOBONG RASON NA NAMAN!!
mga bobo
hoy pinoy27,jgc225, at noy2mar....ang bobo ninyo wala lang talga kayong masabing maganda...inggit lang kayo dahil wala na kayong ma corrupt....mga busit kayong tatlo.
Robredo: Arroyo gov't also to blame for poor state of PNP
Yeah, Sure..... Stop playing the blame game. A sincere, public "Mea Culpa" and those responsible offer their resignation will go a long way to help the healing process. It will take a while to re-establish goodwill lost between Aquino administration and all those who feel aggrieved, both Chinese and Filipinos alike.
Meet the new Joker
ANO DAW?? This dog is very obedient, just like his master ABNoy playing the blame game all the time. "If something goes wrong remember GMA as the escape-goat and we'll be alright." What a bunch of dumbasses, idiots and stupids!
wala na bang natitirang matino
wala na bang natitirang matino o normal sa madaling salita sa gabinete nitong Aquinong ito, lintek pati itong DILG Secretary, nahawa na kay Ngoyngoy, turo na rin ng turo,..eh bakit mo tinanggap ang pwesto na yan kung alam mong mong may problema sa previous admin,...stop pointing your fingers to the previous admin, andito na tayo sa daang matuwid ni Ngoy, kaya tahakin na lang natin, san nga ba ang direction nitong daang matuwid na ito...
Noy, di ba sabi mo kami ang BOSS mo??...eh kung ganun, sundin mo iuutos ko sayo ha.....Inuutusan kitang pumunta ng Hongkong at humingi ng sorry kay Mr Tang