Why Ombudsman Gutierrez surrendered Her own people set to testify, says Tupas
By Nestor P. Burgos Jr.
Inquirer Visayas
First Posted 00:38:00 05/01/2011
Filed Under: Judiciary (system of justice), Impeachment, Conflicts (general), Graft & Corruption, Agriculture, Congress
ILOILO CITY, Philippines—The prospect of her own people testifying against her could have finally pushed Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez to quit, the chair of the 11-member impeachment prosecution panel said Saturday.
Iloilo Rep. Niel Tupas Jr. said the panel had been considering at least seven senior officials and employees of the Office of the Ombudsman to testify at Gutierrez’s impeachment trial that would have started after the Senate resumes session on May 9.
“They felt that it is the right time for them to come out and tell the truth. They have vital insider information that could have been explosive,” Tupas told the Inquirer in a phone interview.
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