Arroyo thankful over junking of fourth case by Ombudsman

Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—Former President now Pampanga lawmaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is thankful that the several cases filed against her is being resolved in her favor.

“This shows that truth and justice prevailed. While the damage has been done, we are still thankful that she is being cleared of the charges filed against her,” Arroyo’s spokesman Atty. Raul Lambino said in a phone interview.

With her condition, Lambino said the news has helped reduce stress to Mrs. Arroyo.

Arroyo is currently under hospital arrest at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC).

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