Aquino accepts resignation of suspended police chief

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Aquino accepts resignation of suspended police chief

Almost two weeks after an anti-terrorism operation killed 44 police commandos while supervised by suspended Philippine National Police chief Alan Purisima, President Benigno Aquino III announced to key Cabinet officials that he had accepted the resignation of Purisima, a close friend of his. Purisima’s lawyer, however, said, “As far as I know General Purisima has not tendered any resignation.” Some legal experts say a suspended police officer should not be allowed to resign but be fired from the job.

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