Manila, Philippines – On Tuesday, The Ombudsman has junked
the plunder case against President Rodrigo Duterte filed by Senator Antonio
Trillanes.
According to a report from CNN, the probe was closed due to
lack of sufficient evidence and merit to proceed.
This news was also initially revealed by the Solicitor
General Jose Calida in a press briefing.
Calida said that Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Carandang sent a
letter to him stating that the plunder case against the president has ended, "was
already closed and terminated as early as November 29, 2017." – the letter
stated.
"It means there is no evidence to support that
complaint," Calida explained, adding that it was also lack of merit.
The letter reads: "Based on the record, the
recommendation to terminate the investigation was approved by Deputy Ombudsman
Cyril E. Ramos."
Calida, however, failed to secure a copy of the complaint
filed by Trillanes due to confidentiality but requested from Carandang for an
update to the said case as the lawyer.
"Because I am the lawyer of the president, I am the
lawyer of the Republic, it is my duty to protect my client," he said.
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| A copy of the letter from the Ombudsman obtained via CNN |
Source: CNN Philippines
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