Malacañang on Friday asked the camp of arrested former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo not to engage in propaganda war against the government and just let the legal process take its course. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: PNP files kidnapping, human trafficking raps vs Satur Ocampo, et al. “We advise Mr. Ocampo and his supporters to hold their horses,” Panelo said in a statement. “Rashly jumping into conclusions and engaging in propaganda war not only is unproductive, but an attempt to resort to a trial by publicity against the government by those identified with the left,” he added. Panelo, who is also President Rodrigo Duterte’s chief legal counsel, said the “rule of law must always prevail in a democracy.”“There is no room for short cuts that impair the legal processes.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 30, 2018 12:22 UTC