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VACC eyes impeachment case vs Morales next week

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Patrick Quintos, ABS-CBN News

<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9-lKy6-5CQA" width="560"></iframe></figure>MANILA - A lawyer of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption on Wednesday said the group is eyeing the possible filing of another impeachment complaint next week, this time against Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales. In an interview, VACC lawyer Manuelito Luna said the complaint focuses on Morales&#x27; alleged betrayal of public trust and culpable violation of the Constitution for &quot;inordinately&quot; delaying cases and selecting personalities to be prosecuted by her office. &quot;She may have looked into the personalities of the respondents involved, if they are perceived to be her enemies or the enemies of the previous administration,&quot; Luna told ANC. He cited the cases filed by the Ombudsman against former Vice-President Jejomar Binay and four senators who were &quot;hostile&quot; to the Aquino administration, referring to the lawmakers charged in connection to the pork barrel scam. Luna also mentioned the case of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, who was accused of graft and malversation, stemming from a P480.7-million Special Allotment and Release Order he requested in 2012 for the rehab of damaged infrastructure.Degamo, who is currently out on bail, explained that the funds in question went through the legal process and was approved and signed by former President Benigno Aquino III.The lawyer also cited the Ombudsman&#x27;s indictment of former President Aquino for usurpation of authority and graft over his alleged role in the botched Mamasapano operations, instead of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide.&quot;There seems to be deviation from the facts and the law. It dooms the chances that the former Pres would get to be prosecuted and held to account for leaving the troopers there in Mamasapano to die,&quot; Luna said. Aside from the VACC, among the complainants are the relatives of the 44 elite cops who died in Mamasapano, and former Manila Councilor Greco Belgica. The group said the complaint may be filed next Monday. Last Monday, 16 lawmakers endorsed the impeachment complaint filed by the VACC against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. <ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/04/17/16-congressmen-endorse-vacc-impeach-complaint-vs-sereno">16 congressmen endorse VACC impeach complaint vs Sereno </a></li></ul>VACC lawyer Ferdinand Topacio is also among the complainants in the impeachment complaint filed <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/23/17/impeachment-rap-filed-vs-comelec-chief-in-house">against Comelec Chairman Andy Bautista</a>, who is accused of hiding nearly P1 billion in unexplained wealth. In the interview, Luna said Morales&#x27; association with Aquino is very strong and they found indications of bias and prejudice in her decisions in relation to this.<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qWZqEw-5U7w" width="560"></iframe></figure>President Rodrigo Duterte earlier accused the Office of the Ombudsman of corruption and selective justice, citing the office&#x27;s alleged bias for certain camps facing complaints at the agency. [SELECTIVE JUSTICE: http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/29/17/duterte-slams-ombudsman-for-corruption-selective-justice]Morales has also criticized Duterte for saying that policemen and military men summoned by the Ombudsman will need prior approval from him. “Anong pakialam niya? Under the law we have subpoena powers. There is no law which requires a soldier or a policeman or any respondent for that matter to seek clearance from anybody,” Morales said. <figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Sl2GLwSIXI" width="560"></iframe></figure>Duterte is related to Morales by affinity. Morales&#x27; nephew is Manases Carpio who is married to Duterte&#x27;s daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte.In the interview, Luna said the VACC did not take a cue from Duterte in filing the impeachment complaint against Morales. He noted the group has been vocal in criticizing the actions and inaction of the Ombudsman. <ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/20/17/vacc-calls-for-impeachment-of-ombudsman-anew">VACC calls for impeachment of Ombudsman anew </a></li></ul>VACC founding chairman Dante Jimenez has also denied the President is behind the group&#x27;s impeachment complaint against Sereno. <ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/05/17/duterte-not-behind-vacc-impeach-try-vs-sereno-says-chair">Duterte not behind VACC impeach try vs Sereno, says chair</a></li></ul>

A VACC lawyer on Wednesday said the group is eyeing the possible filing of another impeachment complaint next week, this time against Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales.

A VACC lawyer on Wednesday said the group is eyeing the possible filing of another impeachment complaint next week, this time against Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales.

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VACC eyes impeachment case vs Morales next week

Patrick Quintos,

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Published September 06, 2017 12:27 PM PHT

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Updated September 06, 2017 01:27 PM PHT

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