Lacson clarifies position on issue of Parlade’s relief

PLEASE allow us to set the record straight regarding the column of Mauro Gia Samonte last April 24, where he claimed Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson made a “turnabout” by recommending the relief of Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. as spokesperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac). [https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/04/24/opinion/columnists/senators-are-no-bobo/867038/]

Lacson never made such a turnabout as Mr. Samonte claimed. The committee report stemming from the Senate hearings he chaired had pointed out Lt. Gen. Parlade’s civilian position as NTF-Elcac spokesperson violates the Constitution, which bars active AFP officers from holding civilian posts.