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With this warning, the Supreme Court hammered the last nail yesterday on former Vice President Salvador Laurel’s efforts to stop the Ombudsman from indicting him for alleged anomalies in the construction of the Expo Pilipino’s P1.165-billion "Freedom Ring."


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Laurel cited recent Supreme Court decisions declaring that private corporations and private citizens cannot be investigated by the Ombudsman or tried by the Sandiganbayan. 


He pointed out that three out of four original respondents have already been absolved by Ombudsman Aniano Desierto, which automatically renders "untenable" any charge of conspiracy.

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Former Vice President Salvador "Doy" Laurel said yesterday he will appeal to the entire Supreme Court a ruling by an SC division that cleared the way for his indictment on graft charges in connection with the P9.6-billion Centennial Expo scam in 1998.


"The legal fight is far from over," Laurel said.
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Laurel cited recent Supreme Court decisions declaring that private corporations and private citizens cannot be investigated by the Ombudsman or tried by the Sandiganbayan. 


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No more pleadings, Supreme Court tells Laurel

August 9, 2002 - 12:00am

"No further plea—dings shall be allowed." With this warning, the Supreme Court hammered the last nail yesterday on former Vice President Salvador Laurel’s efforts to stop the Ombudsman from indicting...

Nation

Laurel answers Ombudsman on Expo raps

July 10, 2002 - 12:00am

Reacting to news reports that charges will be filed against him this week, former Vice President Salvador Laurel announced that he filed an extended counter affidavit with the Office of the Ombudsman yesterday. Laurel...

Headlines

'Doy' seeks full court hearing on Expo

By Delon Porcalla | April 26, 2002 - 12:00am

It’s not over yet. Former Vice President Salvador "Doy" Laurel said yesterday he will appeal to the entire Supreme Court a ruling by an SC division that cleared the way for his indictment on graft...

Headlines