Heidi Mendoza: My only fault is I filed a case vs presidential wannabe

Heidi Mendoza. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—Commission on Audit   (CA) commissioner Heidi  Mendoza   on Tuesday “begged” that the  powerful Commission on Appointments (CA) confirm  her appointment, saying her  only  mistake  was to pursue a case against who wants  to become a president.

“I’m begging to this committee, I keep coming  back, watching those  who have been confirmed  and I’m really envious…” Mendoza  said, responding to  opposition raised against  her during her confirmation hearing   of the CA’s committee on  constitutional commissions and offices.

“But  I always  give   myself a chance because I know, the day  will come  that truth  will come out  because I’m not lying, I  did not steal,  I have not been charged,” she said.

“My only fault is I stood to file a case against someone who has a presidential ambition that is why this issue (about my appointment) is repeatedly being discussed,” Mendoza said.

She did not elaborate but one of her oppositors brought up during the hearing  a case  against the wife of  Vice President  Jejomar Binay, who is reportedly eyeing the  presidency  in 2016.

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