DOJ concludes preliminary probe of raps vs. Colmenares, et. During Tuesday’s hearing, Assistant State Prosecutor Christine Perolino received the respective rejoinders of the respondents as part of their defense. Colmenares believes the DOJ should dismiss the case against him and his co-respondents. Last August 1, the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) and private complainant Relisa Lucena filed the complaint before the DOJ against the respondents. During the meeting, the mother recounted that Del Rosario even tried recruiting the mother to join the women rights group Gabriela.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 12, 2019 09:25 UTC