MANILA, Philippines -- The conviction of Renato Corona by the Senate impeachment court on Wednesday renewed the hopes of the 1,400 flight attendants and stewards laid off by Philippine Airlines that they may find justice in their case against the flag carrier.
In a statement Wednesday, Bob Anduiza, president of the Flight Attendants and Stewards Association of the Philippines, lauded the verdict on Corona, who was found guilty of betrayal of public trust and culpable violation of the Constitution.
“Now with CJ Renato C. Corona out of the picture, it is our own fervent hope that things will change for the better in the Supreme Court,” Anduiza said. “The real victims of injustice, the 1,400 PAL flight attendants who were unjustly thrown out of their jobs in 1998, eagerly await for the day that true justice is finally served."
Among the charges raised against Corona were the Supreme Court’s sudden reversal of a decision favoring Fasap after receiving a letter from PAL lawyer Estelito Mendoza.
Fasap alleged that Corona "meddled" in the case.
"Corona, who claims that he did not participate in this case, saying he had earlier 'inhibited,' actually played a major part in the Recall Order of the Fasap case. Because of the Recall, our case which has been pending for more than 14 years was again delayed and re-opened for the nth time," Anduiza said.
He called Corona’s conviction a "victory for the Filipino people" and a "major step" in the Aquino administration's campaign to get rid of rid corruption in government.
source: interaksyon.com
