MANILA, Philippines – The camp of former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos has slammed Vice President Leni Robredo’s lawyer for being “lazy,” saying that the dismissal of their electoral protest should only be based on merits. Marcos Lawyer Vic Rodriguez said it appears that his counterpart, election lawyer Romulo Macalintal, is merely leaning on the withdrawal of the protest. Dream on, Mr. Macalintal!” he added. “[To me], because of the very busy schedule of the Vice President, and the challenge she now faces, [pehaps] Mr. Marcos would act as a statesman …[and withdraw the] protest,” Macalintal said. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: Marcos counsel: Votes supposedly recovered for Robredo, Marcos are substantialREAD: Robredo to Marcos after recount results: I won, respect that, move onREAD: On Marcos poll protest: Stand by your rules, Robredo urges

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 13, 2019 09:43 UTC