The Army says it is exploring the possibility of creating a separate counterintelligence unit that will work with the Philippine National Police 'to prevent illegal acts that may be committed by current or former Army soldiers.'
, was earlier killed by heavily armed men – among them former soldiers dishonorably discharged from the Philippine Army.
“We call on all former soldiers to seek help if they are struggling with the transition to civilian life and to think carefully about the consequences of engaging in illegal activities,” the Army said.A special task force created to probe Degamo’s killing has so far identified at least 16 suspects, including 12 unnamed assailants. Among the four whose identities are known, three were reported to be former army troopers, namely, Joric Labrador, 50; Joven Aber, 42; and Benjie Rodriguez, 45.
On Thursday, the Army sought to assure the public that despite this, majority of former soldiers “are law-abiding and contribute positively to their communities after their retirement from service.”
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