Legal Experts Says PNoy Maybe Charged Over Fallen 44 When His Term Ends

02/11/2015 – Manila | Two high profile legal experts hinted that President Benigno Aquino III could face trial over the deaths of 44 Philippine National Police-Special Action Force when his term as president ends.

Lawyer Pacifico Agabin, former UP College of Law dean said that Aquino may be held responsible for the carnage of 44 policemen as he failed to secure the safety of the troopers. As the Commander-in-Chief, it is his duty to give intelligent order instead of careless advice that leads to massacre.

“He may be held responsible for the Mamasapano massacre,” Agabin said. “In his capacity as commander-in-chief, he was supposed to secure, and protect the citizens,” he added.

“But possible charges against Aquino may not be filed as long as he is the President as he enjoys immunity from suit privilege,” Agbin added.

Adbin further noted that since Aquino cannot be charged while sitting as the President, he can be impeached if impeachment complaint is filed against him.

“He can be impeached under the constitution,” he said. “Kung ang impeachment ay political process, it is different from prosecution or indictment from criminal offense.”

In separate news, University of the Philippines professor lawyer Harry Roque said that since the President is immune from suit, charges may be filed against Aquino after his tenure.

“Mayroon rin kasing katapusan ang pagiging pinakamakapangyarihan sa bayang ito, at kung mangyari iyon, kalaboso ang mangyayari…,” he said.

Senate hearing about the case continues daily, but until now, no one is held full responsible.

“Alam naman natin dito sa Pilipinas, sa una lang mainit. Tingnan mo yan after several months maglalaho yan na parang bula lalo na pag palapit na ang election,” Political Analyst and Law Professor Allan Dating-ginoo told The Philippine Pride.

Families of the Fallen 44 are still mourning over the unexpected deaths of their relatives and demands full investigation.

“Money is not the solution here. We need justice and someone has to be charged and indicted,” Luisa Prado, a close relative of one of the dead cops said Saturday morning.

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/Virginia Dogoen/ Assisted Press Manila

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