Two steps backward MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 08/06/2010

Two steps backward

MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 08/06/2010 It is good that Malacañang through Presidential Legal Counsel Eduardo de Mesa has finally accepted the validity of Renato Corona’s appointment by GMA as Chief Justice. De Mesa also recognized the validity of Merceditas Gutierrez’ appointment as Ombudsman for a full seven-year term ending 2012. Did she promise to be cooperative? This is a full retreat from earlier President Noynoy’s positions when he took his oath before Associate Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales. He also asked Ombudsman Gutierrez to resign. He might also consider a retreat from three major presidential appointments now seriously under fire. Even President Barack Obama withdrew three Cabinet appointments when he started his term of office.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100806com4.html

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