A military court turned down Maj. Gen. Carlos F. Gar­cia’s request to dismiss the charges filed against him, paving the way for the Judge Advocate General’s Office (JAGO) to recommend to the Armed Forces chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Efren Abu, that Garcia face a court-martial.

Lt. Col. Al Perreras, JAGO’s executive officer, said the recommendation was given to Abu at 6 p.m. Monday.

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