Executive branch can defy possible SC ruling favoring Arroyo travel

MANILA, Philippines—House Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales on Tuesday said the Executive branch can choose to defy the Supreme Court in case magistrates issue a temporary restraining order against the Department of Justice’s order barring former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from traveling abroad ostensibly to seek medical treatment for her bone ailment.

But Gonzales said such a move would be a big risk.

Gonzales also said Arroyo could not use emotional issues to bolster her case with the SC because justices have to rule on merit of law.