From: philstar.com
Malacañang is distancing itself from Sen.
Antonio Trillanes IV, leaving him to answer questions about his back-channel
talks with China
Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda
yesterday said it would be up to Trilllanes to answer questions on his expenses
for his travels to China
Lacierda said the same thing goes for Trillanes’
alleged connections with the Chinese intelligence community, as well as his lack
of coordination with the Senate.
Lacierda said he could not tell if Trillanes
would still be included in the administration’s senatorial slate and will leave
the issue to party officials.
The exchange of accusations between the
two senators continued yesterday despite Malacañang’s call to stop.
Enrile accused Trillanes of being a
Chinese spy, and of having no understanding in protecting the interests of the
country. He also lambasted Trillanes for dragging the President into the issue
when he sought permission from the Chief Executive when he was already in China
Enrile said he had information Trillanes
had the backing of military intelligence officers from the Chinese embassy in Manila
Trillanes accused Enrile of credit
grabbing when he claimed he was responsible for his release. Trillanes said it
was President Aquino who had granted his amnesty. ###
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