Aquino’s double-standard and hypocrisy on PNP Chief Purisima

When President Benigno S. Aquino 3rd went to Europe two weeks ago, he boasted of his alleged achievements that included the purported “reforms” under his administration. One example he cited was the ouster of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona from office in May 2012. As Chief Justice of the High Tribunal, Mr. Corona represented the Judiciary, a co-equal branch of government - at least in theory!

Another example that President B. S. Aquino 3rd cited was the ouster of former Ombudsman Merciditas Gutierrez in May 2011, who was also appointed by former President Gloria Macapagal–Arroyo.  But unlike Ombudsman Gutierrez  who was forced to resign on 29 April 2011 under the threat of  an impeachment trial, former Chief Justice Corona did not quit and went through the impeachment political process by Congress.