Lagman says Lacierda ‘blinded by propaganda’ 09/13/2010

Lagman says Lacierda ‘blinded by propaganda’
09/13/2010
An opposition leader in the House of Representatives yesterday slammed presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda for “trying to mislead the people” on the real issue over the Truth Commission as he belied Malacañang’s claims the opposition is terrified by undergoing investigation for alleged wrongdoings during the past administration.

House Minority Leader and Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, in a statement, accused Lacierda of being “blinded by an obstinate desire for propaganda when he said that those who have committed no wrong should not be afraid of the Truth Commission.”

“Lacierda refuses to understand that the challenge against the commission is not because of fear but is motivated by the duty to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law,” Lagman stressed. “Neither is the commission being questioned to block the investigation and prosecution of officials of the Arroyo administration who can be brought before existing investigatory and prosecutorial agencies like the Department of Justice and the Ombudsman without inventing the Truth Commission.”

The lawmaker said the issue is not whether the commission is a toothless tiger for want of subpoena and coercive powers or a ferocious lion for having been granted quasi-judicial authority, but the body’s constitutional aberration.... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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