“The government jailed Palparan and the government would also ensure that justice will be served to the victims,” Roque said in Filipino. The Malolos Regional Trial Court Branch 15 on September 17 convicted Palparan, Lt. Col. Felipe Anotado and S/Sgt. They might make a way for Palparan to walk away from his crime.) Duterte has repeatedly said that he would pardon military and police personnel who are jailed for doing their jobs. Lawyer Josalee Deinla of the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers said that granting a pardon is well within President Duterte's powers.

Source: Philippine Star September 19, 2018 04:26 UTC