Davide ‘ties’ with GMA raise probe questions
07/01/2010 While there are those who expressed optimism over the creation of a truth commission that will investigate alleged crimes of Arroyo and her allies, some have misgivings in President Aquino’s decision to appoint former Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. “I hope he will be objective,” Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago yesterday said. The senator was quick to emphasize that she is not questioning the decision of Aquino in naming Davide, saying she holds in high regard the former high tribunal chief. “I always hold Justice Davide in high regard as a jury and a fellow lawyer. I hold him highly not just because of his qualifications or competence, but also because of the facility (by) which he becomes objective with regard to a case,” she added. But Santiago noted the role played by Davide under the Arroyo administration before he decided to align with Aquino’s camp during the campaign period. It was Davide who swore then Vice President Arroyo into office after the aborted impeachment of President Joseph Estrada in 2001. Source: The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100701hed4.html |
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