The House of Representatives is “persecuting” the “Ilocos 6” in violation of their constitutional rights, according to former Solicitor General Estelito Mendoza, also lawyer for Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos and the “Ilocos 6.”The “Ilocos 6” are Ilocos Norte provincial workers Pedro Agcaoili, Provincial Planning and Development Office chairman; Josephine Calajate, provincial treasurer; Eden Battulaya, Encarnacion Gaor and Genedine Jambaro, Provincial Treasurer’s Office staff; and Evangeline Tabulog, provincial budget officer. Marcos against her will to attend an unconstitutional inquiry devoid of any legality is an unquantifiable injury. Marcos to attend an inquiry led by her accuser, Respondent Fariñas [House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte congressman], who has maligned and prejudged her of violation of Republic Act 7171,” the petition read. Marcos against her will to attend an illegal and unconstitutional inquiry is a violation of her right to liberty,” it was pointed out.

Source: Manila Times July 23, 2017 13:07 UTC