Angara urges courtesy, asks PTC to wait for SC By Angie M. Rosales 10/20/2010

Angara urges courtesy, asks PTC to wait for SC

By Angie M. Rosales 10/20/2010

The recently formed Philippine Truth Commission (PTC) should put on hold planned investigations on alleged irregularities of the previous administration until after the Supreme Court has issued a decision on cases filed questioning the legality of the creation of the body.

“It will be prudent for them to wait for the SC decision, out of courtesy,” Sen. Edgardo Angara said yesterday.

A number of legislators have come out joining the cause of those who have filed a petition before the high court challenging the constitutionality of the Executive Order (EO) 1 forming the PTC which is among the first issuances made by President Aquino.

Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago earlier had expressed views that the Executive Branch had no constitutional authority to create agencies like the PTC. She continues to have reservations whether the findings and recommendations of such body will be able to stand in court..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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