Ombudsman submits resignation to PNoy: sources*
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 04/29/2011
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 04/29/2011
MANILA, Philippines - Embattled Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez has submitted her resignation letter to President Benigno Aquino III, sources told ABS-CBN News Friday.
Ilocos Norte Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas, House justice committee vice-chairman, confirmed the news on ABS-CBN News Channel.
"It is a welcome move in that it would spare the nation a lot of trouble," he said.
Sources said Gutierrez personally went to President Aquino Friday morning to submit her resignation letter, which the President immediately accepted.
A source said Gutierrez will inform her staff about her decision before speaking to the media. The President is expected to issue a statement this afternoon.
Ilocos Norte Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas, House justice committee vice-chairman, confirmed the news on ABS-CBN News Channel.
"It is a welcome move in that it would spare the nation a lot of trouble," he said.
Sources said Gutierrez personally went to President Aquino Friday morning to submit her resignation letter, which the President immediately accepted.
A source said Gutierrez will inform her staff about her decision before speaking to the media. The President is expected to issue a statement this afternoon.
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