Drilon to Palace: Decide on Purisima’s fate

In view of the two major events to be held in the country next year – namely, the Papal visit and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministerial Meetings – Senate President Franklin M. Drilon urged President Aquino to decide on the fate of embattled Philippine National chief Allan Purisima.

"In an organization such as the Philippine National Police where authority and leadership is strictly observed, Purisima's suspension from his post would turn it into a ‘headless’ body," said Drilon, a close ally of President Aquino.