This is scripted, and we can't blame you because you are acting on orders of your superiors.

The moment a party loses trust in them, then it's their duty to self-inhibit.

Yes, anywhere (but the DoJ).

This is a serious case of malicious persecution of Cong. Beltran on account of his political beliefs and activities.

In fact, the DoJ should self-inhibit because one party had lost confidence in the department.

He is entitled to be released. We are just waiting for the written order from the court.

We will find out if he committed violations of his oath as a member of the Philippine Bar. This is among our options.

The charge filed against my client has no probative value and it would eventually be dismissed.

We've completely lost trust in the entire DoJ under Secretary [Raul] Gonzalez, including the public prosecutors conducting the preliminary investigation.