Manila: A former head of the Philippine defence forces facing allegations of graft died in an apparent suicide on Tuesday shortly before he had been due to face lawmakers investigating corruption in the military.
Angelo Reyes, 65, and some senior military officers have been accused of receiving payoffs and misappropriating military funds.
He had been due to appear before a House of Representatives inquiry on corruption in the military on Tuesday, but had sent a letter saying he did not think his appearance was necessary.
Reyes, who visited his mother’s grave on Tuesday morning, died from a single shot to the chest, Health Secretary Enrique Ona told reporters.
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