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Duterte says Ombudsman got his bank records ‘illegally’


President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday accused Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales of illegally obtaining his bank records.

Duterte made the remark as he renewed for Morales to resign.

He has also asked Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno to resign from their respective posts.

“Mag-resign muna si Carpio because she’s corrupt at humahawak ng ebidensiya na kinuha nila na walang permiso sa AMLC, illegally obtained,” Duterte said in Marawi City for the inauguration of Bahay Pag-asa.

Duterte said that documents could be obtained only when there was a pending case in court.

“Huwag kayong magbigay kasi there must be a pending case in court bago makakuha—ang court magsabi na ilabas mo iyan. Only a pending case. Maski ang Ombudsman makahingi, but in connection with a pending case,” Duterte said.

“Ang Ombudsman maghingi ng permiso sa court… Pero iyong nakawin mo tapos i-add-add mo everyday,” he added.

GMA News Online is still trying to get Morales' comment to Duterte's remark as of posting time. —NB, GMA News

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