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No military jurisdiction: Trillanes shows documents to prove civilian status

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Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News

MANILA - Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday presented documents that proved that he exited military service and cannot be arrested through a military court order.An amnesty granted to Trillanes and other soldiers who took part in uprisings in 2003 and 2007 was voided Tuesday after President Rodrigo Duterte issued Proclamation 572.A Makati court earlier gave Trillanes 5 days to reply before it considers issuing an arrest warrant, but worries over a possible arrest order issued by the Armed Forces’ court martial prompted the former Navy lieutenant to prove that he is no longer part of the uniformed service.Trillanes showed reporters a copy of his ipso facto resignation dated May 2007, his statement of service and service clearance issued July 2007, and his certificate of last payment issued August 2007.“This set of documents will prove that I am no longer part of the AFP since 2007,” Trillanes said.“To the Department of National Defense, wala kayong jurisdiction sakin kahit magbale-balentong pa si Duterte, [Solicitor General Jose] Calida, wala na,” he said.Trillanes earlier said should have been considered a civilian after he filed his certificate of candidacy in 2007 when he first ran for a seat in Senate.“Regardless whether may amnesty, they don’t have jurisdiction over me,” he said.Trillanes said he does not blame the military for following Duterte’s proclamation, but appealed to uniformed personnel to be more discerning whenever the President issues orders.“Naiintindihan ko ang pressure sa kanila (military),” Trillanes said.“Nananawagan ako sa mga sundalo at police na nagagamit ni Duterte sa political persecution: Alam niyo ang tama at mali,” he said.Despite providing evidence that there is no basis for an arrest, Trillanes said he would continue to stay in his Senate office to avoid possible unlawful arrests.“I will have to ask my lawyers if this threat of an illegal arrest is no longer there, he said.Trillanes’ camp is expected to file a petition for a temporary restraining order before the Supreme Court, Thursday morning.

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday presented documents that proved that he exited military service and cannot be arrested through a military court order.

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday presented documents that proved that he exited military service and cannot be arrested through a military court order.

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No military jurisdiction: Trillanes shows documents to prove civilian status

Katrina Domingo,

ABS-CBN News

Published September 05, 2018 07:44 PM PHT

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