The senator has been staying in his Senate office since Sept. 4 after President Duterte issued Proclamation No. Trillanes said Soriano’s actions were proof that democracy was somehow still alive in the country, and that Filipinos must be vigilant in guarding it. They do not expect the court to issue an arrest warrant against his client until Oct. 5, Robles added. Judge Oscar Pimentel, who originally handled the coup d’etat case against Trillanes, had twice denied his motion for bail. Prior to Soriano’s ruling, rumors swirled on social media that the Office of the Solicitor General had already drafted the arrest order and was just waiting for the judge’s signature.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 28, 2018 21:11 UTC