Sen. Robin Padilla has submitted a counter-affidavit in response to obstruction of justice complaints against him, according to the Office of the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman, Jesus Crispin Remulla, confirmed Friday that Padilla’s counter-affidavit was not logged in the central records system but was instead submitted directly to the division handling the case. This follows reports that Padilla faced allegations of obstructing the investigation into a case involving former President Duterte.
The Ombudsman’s office stated that the counter-affidavit was received but not yet processed. The case against Padilla, a prominent senator known for his criticism of the Duterte administration, has drawn significant public attention. Legal experts say the submission of a counter-affidavit is a standard procedural step in such cases.
The Office of the Ombudsman has not yet released further details on the contents of the counter-affidavit. The case remains under review, with no official timeline for resolution. The legal battle highlights ongoing tensions between political figures and judicial authorities in the Philippines. (cebudailynews.inquirer.net)
