Side of Pres. Duterte on the Case of former Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez
DUTERTE – The side of Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on the case of former Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez was revealed.
One of the most-talked about topic now is about whether former Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez would be granted early release from prison or not. It was after the authorities expressed that he might be one of those who will be sent out from jail.
The former Mayor was found guilty over the death of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez. He was sentenced with reclusion perpetua along with his men who were also involved in the incident. They took Eileen and gave her to the former Mayor as a “gift”.
Previously, Philippine Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Chief Nicanor Faeldon and Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra expressed that former Mayor Sanchez may be one of those who will be granted early release. It sparked reactions from the public – many are not in favor of it.
The mothers of the victims of former Mayor Sanchez have also spoken on the issue. Visibly, a huge part of the populace is one with them in the stand that he should not be sent free.
Recently, the Palace has broken its silence on the case of former Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, who was the legal counsel of the former Mayor, revealed the side of Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Based on a report on ABS-CBN News citing ANC, Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte will not allow former Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez to be granted early release. Panelo cited the Republic Act 10592
“Mr. Sanchez under Republic Act 10952 is not eligible so the President, as the Chief enforcer of the law, will have to follow the law,” the Presidential Spokesman said.
Based on the report, both BuCor Chief Nicanor Faeldon and Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra have earlier expressed a change of stand. According to the former, the former Mayor may not qualify due to his many violations.
On the part of Guevarra, the Justice Secretary expressed that the crime committed by the former Calauan Mayor disqualifies him from being given an early release. Undeniably, it is a sign of relief for many people.
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