Philippine bishop fears military coup

December 24, 2010

A Philippine prelate is warning of the possibility of a military coup d’etat following the plea bargain release of a general who had been charged with corruption.

“I don’t want it to happen, but that’s a possibility,” said Auxiliary Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Cotabato, warning that some “might take the law into their own hands.”

 

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Further information:

• Bishop warns of coup over general’s deal (UCA News)