UpdateADVERTISEMENTRetired Court of Appeals Justice Manuel “Lolong” Lazaro will now represent former first lady and Ilocos Norte 2nd District Rep. Imelda Marcos in her seven counts of graft case before the Sandiganbayan. Marcos, through her counsel, filed an entry of appearance before the anti-graft court on Monday. Post-conviction remedies under the law include filing a motion for reconsideration (MR) and appeal, among others. The late dictator’s widow earlier said her camp intends to file an MR.READ: Imelda Marcos to appeal graft convictionAside from Lazaro, Marcos’ legal team will also include lawyers Michelle Lazaro, Abel Almario, and Kristopher Sy. READ: Imelda Marcos guilty of graft, ordered arrestedShe was sentenced to an imprisonment of six years and one month up to 11 years for each count of graft and ordered arrested but she can still post bail as graft is a bailable charge.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 12, 2018 10:16 UTC