Senate upholds SC TRO on Corona dollar accounts (video)
Posted at Feb 13 2012 10:39 PM | Updated as of Feb 14 2012 07:06 AM
MANILA, Philippines - The Senate voted on Monday 13-10 to respect the decision of the SC stopping the opening of Chief Justice Renato Corona’s alleged dollar accounts.
Those who voted to respect the temporary restraining order (TRO): Joker Arroyo, Miriam Defensor Santiago, Manny Villar, Ralph Recto, Francis Escudero, Koko Pimentel, Loren Legarda, Gringo Honasan, Bong Revilla, Bongbong Marcos, Tito Sotto, Jinggoy Estrada, Juan Ponce Enrile.
Voted vs TRO: Franklin Drilon, Allan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano, Sergio Osmena, Edgardo Angara, Panfilo Lacson, Francis Pangilinan, Antonio Trillanes, Lito Lapid and TG Guingona.
In explaining his vote, Guingona said: "Ayaw na naman tayong bigyan ng access sa katotohanan."
Pimentel, however, said there will be no great damage if the Senate follows the SC TRO for now.
Trillanes said the Senate missed the opportunity to sit on moral high ground by seeking to heed the Supreme Court TRO. -- ANC Live Events, Chief Justice on Trial, February 13, 2012
Section Main Story,ANC,The Senate voted on Monday 13-10 to respect the decision of the SC stopping the opening of Chief Justice Renato Corona’s alleged dollar accounts.