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MANILA, Philippines -- Even as it denied involvement in the recent advertisement that asked President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and police authorities for “equity in promotion,” among others, the Philippine National Police Academy has admitted that these concerns were “valid” and would discuss them with the Department of Interior and Local Government.

“[The advertisement] is not an official statement of the PNPA,” said Senior Superintendent Cedric Train of the academy’s board of trustees.

But Train said that issues regarding the appointments of PNPA graduates were valid and would be formally raised in a dialogue with Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno soon.

Philippine National Police Director Avelino Razon said, “There is equity in the assignment among the PNP.”

Meanwhile, Puno identified the person behind the advertisement as one Roger Asignado, a PNPA alumnus, assigned with the Bureau of Fire Protection.

Puno said that Asignado admitted this to him during the graduation rites of the PNPA this Thursday.

He said that Asignado would provide other details about the advertisement such as its financier.

Puno said the advertisement was “misdeclared and spurious” and that it only reflected the sentiment of an alumnus.

In contrast to Train, Puno said, “The perception that there is a problem is fabricated...it is a disservice to the PNP.”

Puno said they were looking at a possible destabilization attempt by one “overzealous” retired officer. If proven guilty, people behind the publication of the advertisement could face sanctions, including removal from the service.

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• Pimentel slams Arroyo for delaying effectivity of ‘08 budget
• Wanted: maritime officers
• Police graduates assure Arroyo of loyalty

• Piston pushing through with transport strike Monday
• Reyes: RP should prepare for even much higher fuel prices
• (UPDATE) Jail call for parents who keep children from school
• Sen. Madrigal says she's fighting for her aunt's foundation
• DA embarks on massive rice seeds production