Manila Bulletin
Trillanes defends Robredo: 'Ex-generals’ support belies red-tagging ploy'
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV stated that the endorsement of former military and police officials for Vice President Leni Robredo's presidential campaign invalidates claims that she has the support of communist rebels.
Trillanes asserted that retired generals, who are veterans of anti-insurgency operations, would not risk their reputations by supporting Robredo if the allegations of communist ties were true.
He suggested that these former officials, experienced in intelligence, recognize the black propaganda against Robredo as flawed.
Robredo recently met with former Armed Forces and National Police generals, including retired Police Maj. Gen. Generoso Cerbo Jr. and retired Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Domingo Tutaan, who publicly declared their support.
These former generals cited Robredo's 'moral strength,' 'integrity,' and 'program of action' related to national defense and security as reasons for their backing.
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