The Office of the Ombudsman stood pat on its ruling to file charges of graft and usurpation of official functions at the Sandiganbayan against former president Benigno Aquino 3rd, former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan Purisima and former Special Action Force (SAF) Director Getulio Napeñas in connection with the police operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in 2015.
A 26-page consolidated order approved by Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales on September 11 denied Aquino’s motion for reconsideration. Aquino had maintained that his actions during the briefing for Oplan Exodus and its implementation “were perfectly within the bounds” of his powers.
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