Morales said Aquino was complicit in Purisima’s usurpation when the former President “assented to or at the very least failed to prevent Purisima” from getting involved in the operation. ADVERTISEMENTThe Ombudsman, however, dismissed a complaint of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide against Aquino, Purisima and Napeñas, saying the deaths of the commandos were caused by “the intentional act of shooting by the hostile forces” beyond their control. The mission to arrest two militants went disastrously wrong when SAF commandos were ambushed and outnumbered by rebel gunmen. Senate Majority Leader Franklin Drilon said he respected but disagreed with the Ombudsman’s decision to indict Aquino, his party mate. He said in a statement that the Senate committee on public order did not find Aquino criminally liable.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 14, 2017 23:26 UTC