MANILA, Philippines - President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III said on Tuesday that he will create a "truth commission" in response to alleged "transgressions" committed by the Arroyo administration.
The body, which will be headed by former Chief Justice Hilario Davide, Jr., will prosecute “any and all issues” that have stalled the Filipino people's access to justice.
During the announcement of the composition of his Cabinet, Aquino said “this [truth commission] is the body that I promised the people I will set-up to put closure on so many issues. Primarily, they will be collators of data, evidence and proof as to who committed what, and what transgressions of laws were committed.”
This is similar to the mandate he has given incoming Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, who will be working...