Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV reveals to the media the copy of his affidavit of criticism filed towards former president Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go for plunder instances on Friday, July 5, 2024, on the Division of Justice in Manila Metropolis. Noy Morcoso/ INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Sunday mentioned he plans to file extra complaints towards former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go.
“We’re getting ready different complaints, so they need to wait, and it looks as if others may even file complaints towards them,” Trillanes mentioned in Filipino in an interview over Kapihan sa QC.
“Others can now file instances since Dutertes’ reign, alongside together with his sidekick Bong Go, has lastly ended,” he added.
READ: Trillanes recordsdata plunder, graft raps vs ex-President Duterte, Bong Go
Final July 5, Trillanes filed a plunder criticism towards Duterte and Go earlier than the Division of Justice.
He mentioned Go, “in conspiracy with Mr. Duterte, used his place, authority, and affect to nook billions price of presidency tasks in favor of his father and brother, thus unduly enriching himself and the members of his fast household.”
The previous lawmaker added that Duterte and Go “facilitated corrupt practices, particularly the awarding of greater than 100 authorities contracts to corporations owned by Go’s father and brother price not less than P6.6 billion.”
Duterte and Go have been additionally accused of violating The Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and The Code of Conduct and Moral Requirements for Public Officers and Staff.
Go dismissed the corruption allegations towards him and Duterte.
“I’ve but to see the verified criticism. However since that is basically the identical accusation they hurled towards me earlier than, I categorically deny the allegations towards me and Duterte,” he mentioned on Friday.
“However, I welcome these strikes to lastly put an finish to those often-recycled points towards us,” he added.
READ: Bong Go says corruption accusations ‘often-recycled points’
Trillanes mentioned Go’s remarks are “the alibi of responsible individuals.”
“They may accuse me of politicking if they’ll’t get out of one thing. However the doc clearly confirmed that his household acquired P6.6 billion price of contract,” he mentioned.
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“About 184 contracts have been acquired. In a single yr, 25 contracts have been acquired by his father’s firm, and in one other yr, 23 contracts have been acquired by his brother’s firm,” he added.
