A 26-page consolidated order approved by Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales on September 11 denied Aquino’s motion for reconsideration. Aquino had maintained that his actions during the briefing for Oplan Exodus and its implementation “were perfectly within the bounds” of his powers. The Ombudsman preventively suspended Purisima for six months in December 2014 pending investigation of the allegedly anomalous courier deal forged by the PNP with Werfast Documentation Agency, Inc. in 2011. The Office earlier found probable cause to charge Aquino “in conspiracy with Purisima and Napeñas. Over 60 people, including 44 PNP-SAF members were killed in the gun battle that ensued.

Source: Manila Times September 14, 2017 10:52 UTC