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End of a Philippine General's Ugly Career

End of a Philippine General's Ugly Career

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Feb 09, 2011
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Retired Philippine Armed Forces General Angelo Reyes committed suicide in front of his mother's grave Tuesday as he faced a bitter Senate investigation into allegations that he obtained P50 million (US$1.15 million) as pabaon, or a "parting gift" when he left the post of chief of staff of the armed forces.

Reyes, who somewhat ingenuously said he didn't r…

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