Malacañang remains mum whether President Aquino will issue a sworn affidavit on his knowledge about the bungled police operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, on January 25, 2015 that left 44 police commandos dead. But what is certain, according Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., is that all government officials invited will attend the reopening of the Mamasapano probe on January 27. “We have already responded to the Senate’s invitation and will participate appropriately in their hearing next week,” Coloma said when asked if the President will still issue his own affidavit. Sen. Grace Poe had earlier said President Aquino cannot be compelled to appear before the Senate inquiry into the Mamasapano incident since he enjoys immunity. She reiterated this yesterday. “Ang Pangulo ay mayroong immunity. Hindi naman natin siya pwedeng pilitin na dumalo sa ganitong pagdinig (The President has immunity. We cannot force him to appear in the hearing),” Poe [...]
