Corona feels vindicated by Estrada’s bombshell

Former Chief Justice Renato C. Corona. FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines— Former Chief Justice Renato Corona feels vindicated by the speech of Senator Jinggoy Estrada who mentioned in a privilege speech that senators who convicted him received P50-million “allotment.”

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa Diyos sa bindikasyon na ibinigay niya sa akin sa araw na ito (I am thanking God for the vindication granted on me on this day),” Corona said in a statement sent to reporters Wednesday.

He said he was not surprised by the revelation made by Estrada saying the senator only confirmed what they knew even before.

“Lalabas at lalabas ang katotohanan. Sa naisiwalat ni Senator Estrada hinggil sa tunay na nangyari noong impeachment trial ko, malinaw na labag sa Saligang -Batas ang pagkatanggal sa Punong Mahistrado,” Corona said.

(The truth will come out. The untold story made by Estrada showed that my ouster was unconstitutional.)

He also thanked members of the media who reported about the alleged bribe despite the massive demolition job against him.