Press Release
May 5, 2017

Statement of Sen. Trillanes re Gina Lopez CA rejection:

I'm not buying it. Duterte fed Gina Lopez to the lions. Contrary to the impression that he is backing Lopez all the way, Duterte didn't lift a finger to influence the House members of the CA, most of whom would've gladly obeyed his wishes. Would these congressmen openly defy Duterte and reject Lopez if they are sure that he really wants her to be confirmed? Of course, they won't. Now, if Duterte is truly anti mining as he claims to be, he should again appoint a known anti-mining advocate as Lopez's replacement as DENR secretary.

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