His lawyer Danilo Macalino said his client would present a counteraffidavit on Friday’s inquiry. Not necessaryMacalino, however, appeared before the Prosecutor’s Office without Sanvicente. He explained to reporters after the closed-door hearing that Sanvicente’s presence was not necessary. ADVERTISEMENT‘Willing to help’According to Macalino, Sanvicente’s family is willing to extend any assistance to Floralde. The preliminary investigation is expected to take more than a month, after which the Prosecutor’s Office will issue a resolution either finding that there are sufficient grounds for a trial or dismissing the charges.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 18, 2022 05:52 UTC