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Palace on detention of elderly jeepney driver: Charges must be faced regardless of age
Malacañang stated that a detained elderly jeepney driver must face charges against him, regardless of his age, and will be afforded due process.
The 72-year-old jeepney driver, along with five others, was arrested for joining a protest regarding the loss of livelihood and was charged with resistance and disobedience to authority.
While his companions were granted bail, the driver remained in detention due to a supposed pending estafa case.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque emphasized that old age does not exempt anyone from facing legal proceedings, and clemency can only be granted if found guilty.
Roque clarified that detention periods are limited, and individuals must be released if no charges are filed within the stipulated timeframe.
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