Trillanes leads ocular inspection of Batangas property
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ROSARIO, BATANGAS, Philippines–Senator Antonio Trillanes IV brought the media on Thursday to an on-site inspection of the controversial property in Batangas, which is being linked to Vice President Jejomar Binay.
An aerial view of the 350-hectare agriculture estate in Rosario, Batangas province, that has a garden patterned after London’s Kew Gardens. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY ERNESTO MERCADO
The senator joined the convoy of media members, who left the Senate compound at around 9:30am.
Article continues after this advertisementTrillanes’ staff member said the senator was only accompanied by aides and lawyers.
Article continues after this advertisementIt was Trillanes, during the hearing of the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee Wednesday, who suggested the onsite inspection at a 350-hectare Sunchamp Agri-Tourism Park, allegedly owned by the Vice President.
But Binay has repeatedly denied the allegation.
On Wednesday, businessman Antonio Tiu, the alleged owner of the property, welcomed the request of the subcommittee for an ocular inspection.
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