Purisima was allowed to direct the SAF operation although he was under suspension on graft charges. Aquino acknowledged that Mamasapano was “one of the issues that had traction” during his incumbency. All about politicsIt was unfortunate, Aquino said, that politics got in the way of the truth. But Aquino said he was “caught by tremendous surprise” to see the charges against him. Aquino believes that his critics are also behind the families who continue to slam him for Mamasapano.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 17, 2017 23:26 UTC