Senate Blue ribbon to probe chopper crashes

THE Senate committee on accountability of public officers and investigations (blue ribbon) is set to look into the crashing of two combat helicopters that were acquired under the questionable P1.25 billion deal made by the Department of National Defense (DND) during the administration of President Benigno Aquino 3rd.

Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito filed Senate Resolution 369 asking the proper committee to investigate the incidents to enhance the procurement process and ensure the acquisition of modern military equipment for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).