The victims' lawyers strongly objected to the renewed request by former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's camp for temporary release.
Sa kanilang isinumiteng tugon, sinabi nila na ang patuloy na pagkakakulong ni Duterte ay kailangan pa rin dahil wala namang bagong dahilan na naipakita ng depensa para bigyang-laya siya.
According to Principal Counsel Paolina Massidda, this is the third time that the defense has tried to request temporary release but their argument remains weak and repetitive. They insist that the defense's cited logistical delay or delay in the process is not sufficient reason to remove the prison.
The victims' side also mentioned that granting Duterte freedom could damage the image of the court and send the wrong message that the decision could be influenced.
Ultimately, the lawyers insisted that there was solid basis for Duterte's continued detention, and because nothing has changed in the reasons, his release remains baseless.
