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Fitial on Mafnas: What matters is probe results
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Posted on Mar 30 2012
By Haidee V. Eugenio
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Gov. Benigno R. Fitial said yesterday it is “premature” to make any judgment on the allegations being hurled against Department of Public Safety Commissioner Ramon C. Mafnas, adding that he would yield to the results of the Office of the Attorney General’s ongoing investigation on these allegations.
The governor placed Mafnas on administrative leave on Monday to pave the way for a thorough and fair investigation, and to prevent disruption of DPS services. Mafnas was the governor’s former senior policy adviser.
Fitial said what he believes doesn’t really matter, and what matters is “whatever result the investigation yields.”
While the governor is disappointed “to see such allegations arise” because he “places his faith and confidence in his appointees,” press secretary Angel Demapan said “this early, it is premature to make any judgment.”
Lt. Gov. Eloy S. Inos and Inos separately said the administration is concerned about the allegations but they want to ensure that each of these allegations is thoroughly and fairly investigated.
OAG’s three main areas of investigation are the complaints filed by two security guards and dive instructor; the allegations contained in a petition signed by DPS employees; and a letter from a police captain alleging that Mafnas interfered with a murder investigation.
Fitial said he expects to receive preliminary investigation report from OAG.
