Santiago starts Senate probe on Puno

Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. INQUIRER.net photo

MANILA, Philippines — After slamming her critics, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago started her investigation against former Interior undersecretary  Rico Puno Friday by disclosing an anonymous letter detailing his alleged connections in other government agencies.

Santiago started the hearing shortly after her arrival although she took time to criticize Cabinet officials  who failed to attend.

She also slammed critics who said she could not hold the hearing because  there was no resolution, calling them illiterate and the “lowest creatures on the food chain”.

Before hearing started, Senator Alan Cayetano arrived.

Puno, who is facing an investigation into allegations of graft and corruption, arrived earlier.

Santiago’s committee on constitutional amendments and revisions of codes and laws will spearhed the investigation.

Also present are Philippine National Police chief Ricardo Bartolome and Archbishop Oscar Cruz.