Let justice take its course in Estrada case — Palace
MANILA — Malacanang reiterated today its adherence to the rule of law and in letting justice takes its course as the nation awaits with eager anticipation the verdict of the Sandiganbayan on the plunder case against former President Joseph Estrada.
In a statement, Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesperson Ignacio R. Bunye said:
“We believe in the rule of law and in letting justice takes its course. Both sides have been given an ample opportunity to argue their case in court. At this stage, we can only await the decision of the Sandiganbayan which we hope will uphold justice and the best public interest.”
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita stressed in his press briefing yesterday “that we have to wait for the verdict of the Sandiganbayan.”
“Let us await the verdict, after all it is not proper for anyone to say whatever it might be because they are still thinking about it,” he said.
He reiterated that Malacanang would respect the decision of the judiciary as a co-equal branch of government.
He added that Estrada, as a former president, should also be accorded due respect.
“Those who are following the case of former President Estrada can see just how transparent the litigation of the case has been. They would be able to see when the verdict comes out whether the rule of law was followed or not,” he said.
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