If true Sen. Robin Padilla helped Bato escape, he must b charged w/ Obstruction of Justice. Under the law, public official found guilty faces perpetual disqualification frm holding public office, same with impeachment.
The Omb must gather their evidence for case buildup.
Risa Hontiveros seemed to be the only senator who took the time to genuinely appreciate the ensemble performing before the Senate plenary. Mabuhay ka, Sen @risahontiveros! 👏🏼
@RichHeydarian Hindi pa sila nadala sa kalokohang ginawa? Or DDS senators want him to do a similar delaying tactic. Can @dojphofficial file a plunder case against him already so it’s non-bailable? Siya pa may ganang mag demand. 😡
BREAKING: Asst. Ombudsman Mico Clavano says Ombudsman has received resolution by the DOJ on flood control projects vs Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former DPWH Sec. Manuel Bonoan et. al. @gmanews@24orasgma
LOOK: Senator Robin Padilla is present in today’s Senate session, days after he was tagged by the NBI as a person of interest in the Senate exit of his ally, Sen. Ronald dela Rosa.
The upper chamber is set to convene as an impeachment court.
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero is said to be returning as Senate president, according to multiple sources, as talks of another leadership change loomed on Monday.
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@claudiopoy Under Philippine jurisprudence, a fugitive from justice is generally barred from seeking judicial relief. This legal concept is known as the Fugitive Disentitlement Doctrine.
Even @inquirerdotnet sources are pointing to a return of Chiz Escudero as SP. Even cabinet officials and members of the First Family are calling senators for the said change in senate leadership. Migz Zubiri and Chiz Escudero are contenders.
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Never ask a liar why they lied.
In politics, the explanation often becomes the second lie.
Impeachment. Flood control. Senate drama.
Same script. Different scandal.
Mabanta's pre-PGMN digital footprint shows a man embedded with political power and hostile to the institutions meant to hold it accountable. By the time he launched PGMN, he didn’t have to start from scratch.