They’re basically saying, “Cut him some slack” all over again.
“During a briefing on Wednesday, September 24, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda emphasized that the Palace was supporting Philippine National Police (PNP) director general Alan Purisima in the fact of the challenge he is facing,” reports Kristine Angeli Sabillo on Inquirer.net.
Purisima was recently slapped with plunder and graft charges by the Coalition of Filipino Consumers, a consumer rights group.
READ: PNP Chief Alan Purisima faced plunder, graft raps
Lacierda said, “Let’s give General Purisima also a chance to defend himself.”
The report noted: “Lacierda said the media should also wait for President Noynoy Aquino to return to the Philippines to get his full reaction on the allegations of bribery and ill-gotten wealth against Purisima, who is said to be the president’s close friend.”
Lacierda went on to say that “Aquino and Purisima’s closeness should not be an issue.”
Lacierda declared, “I think we have shown in this administration that friendship is not a hindrance when there is a call for impartial investigation.”
Photo by Rey Baniquet/Malacañang Photo Bureau
