"Proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt during the judicial trial is not easy. In fact, it is difficult, tedious and energy-sapping, given the requirements of due process, the complicated nature of plunder, the numerous respondents, and their gilded lawyers. Indeed, it may take years—perhaps beyond the term of President Aquino—before a final judgment can be expected. Note that the plunder trial of former President Joseph Estrada (and he was alone) took seven years in the Sandiganbayan. Guts, passion and perseverance are needed to move this case to justice. Public vigilance is the price for upholding the rule of law in our democracy." ~ Artemio V. Panganiban (former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court - Philippines)
Posted on: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 23:02:52 +0000
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