Senator Antonio Trillanes IV should focus on preparing his legal defense instead of “facing the cameras,” Malacañang said Tuesday. The statement came after Trillanes, who posted bail before the Makati Regional Trial Court, held a press briefing upon his return to the Senate building. “We ask the lawmaker, instead of facing the cameras, to focus his time and energy in preparing his legal defense,” he added. READ: Trillanes secures temporary freedom after posting bailThe Makati court on Tuesday afternoon issued the arrest warrant against Trillanes, one of President Duterte’s staunchest critics, over his role in the Manila Peninsula siege in 2007. Malacañang went on to say that Trillanes “should view this as a welcome opportunity to submit his evidence that will prove that the grant of amnesty to him was valid.” /eeREAD: Arrest Trillanes – Makati courtADVERTISEMENTRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 25, 2018 11:55 UTC