Fertilizer scam raps may backfire on Merci impeach case — Palace By Aytch S. de la Cruz 04/17/2011

Fertilizer scam raps may backfire on Merci impeach case — Palace

By Aytch S. de la Cruz 04/17/2011
Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez’s recent order to file plunder charges against former Agriculture Secretary Luis “Cito” Lorenzo and former Undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-joc” Bolante along with other erring government officials does not diminish the first impeachment article on her alleged gross inaction on the P728-million fertilizer fund scam, Malacañang yesterday said.

Deputy presidential spokesman Abigail Valte told a radio interview that such move by Gutierrez further highlights the inattentiveness on her part, given the number of years she allowed to lapse before taking extreme actions against the persons involved in the fertilizer fund controversy..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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