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Palace condemns journalist's slay, orders probe


MANILA, Philippines – As it condemned the incident, Malacañang ordered an investigation into the killing of a journalist in Kalinga province last weekend, the first under the Aquino administration.

"I heard about it and of course we condemn the murder of a journalist. We will not allow this. I'm sure the president will order an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the murder of the journalist," presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said.
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David assumes post as new AFP chief of staff

MANILA, Philippines – Army Lt. Gen. Ricardo A. David recently assumed as the 41st chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in formal ceremonies presided over by President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III.

David took over command of the 150,000-strong AFP from Lt. Gen. Nestor Ochoa who held the position for only 10 days, the shortest ever in the country’s military history.

The turnover ceremony was held at the AFP parade ground in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

Both David and Ochoa were classmates at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) class of 1977.
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