Probe Sen. Trillanes’ alleged foreign bank accounts

The alleged foreign bank accounts of Senator Antonio Trillanes 4th should be seriously investigated by the appropriate public authorities, not simply because President Rodrigo Duterte made the allegations, or because Trillanes is the one exposed. It is imperative because the matter must be handled with the public and national interest in mind. The President made his disclosure on public television (PTV4) armed with corroborating information.

The issue cannot be dismissed out of hand because serious questions are raised here regarding the integrity of a high Filipino public official, and existing laws may have been violated.