Statement: The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson on the President’s possible attendance at a Mamasapano incident Congressional inquiry

Statement of Undersecretary Abigail Valte:

On President Benigno S. Aquino III’s possible attendance at a Congressional inquiry into the Mamasapano incident

[Released on March 20, 2015]

The pursuit of justice must be defined by a strong commitment to the truth. President Aquino has been unwavering in his support for truth-seeking regarding the Mamasapano incident, and encourages any action that would contribute to arriving at the truth at the soonest possible time.

The President—through Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr.—gave his consent to a request from the Senate concerning the release of transcriptions of SMS conversations between him and General Purisima in the early hours of January 25, 2015. This is in keeping with upholding the dignity of the office and maintaining the principle of separation of powers and respect for a co-equal branch of government.

We therefore leave it to the responsible members of Congress to arrive at a methodology that will aid their investigation, bearing in mind that the inquiry should remain focused on its primary mission: to uncover the truth. In this manner, the process will not be abused by those who might be inclined to take advantage of the occasion to advance personal motives.

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