MANILA, Philippines — There is no need for President Rodrigo Duterte to explain his “ouster plot matrix” despite calls from journalists and lawyers tagged in the alleged ouster plan for the Chief Executive to prove their participation. “Those named in the matrix demand proof of their participation in the ouster plot. ADVERTISEMENTMalacañang released during an April 22 press briefing a matrix, alleging several journalists and pro bono lawyers were conniving to unseat Duterte. Panelo said the “matrix shows that there is an ouster plot,” adding that “it is just a plot, a plan, an idea.”“The same is not actionable in court it being just a conspiracy. Panelo said only the President knows and that media should believe it because the matrix came from Duterte.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 01, 2019 05:48 UTC