By Edwin O. Fernandez, Philippine News Agency BULUAN, Maguindanao, May 20 – Maguindanao Governor Esmael Toto Mangudadatu has joined the ranks of those who have expressed opposition to incoming President Rody Duterte that he will name Atty. Salvador Panelo as his spokesperson. Gov. Esmael Mangudadatu. Photo courtesy of alchetron.com “Disgusting,” Mangudadatu said after learning that Panelo will form part of the official family of Duterte. Mangudadatu stressed that Panelo served as one of the counsels of the principal suspects in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre where 58 people were killed, including Mangudadatu’s wife and 31 journalists. In fact, Panelo was quoted in media as saying that the evidences against the Ampatuans were fabricated and pure lies. Mangudadatu said the country has brilliant lawyers who can also serve as Duterte’s alter ego. “Think about it sir,” he said, referring to Duterte who made the announcement last week about Panelo’s role in [...]
