Palace received Lozano draft of compromise with Marcoses but no deal —Panelo

Malacañang has confirmed receiving a draft compromise agreement as regards the Marcos ill-gotten wealth.

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, however, denied that the administration has reached a deal with the late strongman's heirs as regards the loot.

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Secretary Salvador Panelo said his office only received a draft from lawyer Oliver Lozano, a known Marcos loyalist.

It was not immediately known if Lozano was authorized by the Marcos heirs to submit any proposal to the administration.

“The document was sent to the office by Attorney Oliver Lozano. Our office as a matter of courtesy and policy acknowledges receipt of any letter coming from any citizen. No action has been taken on Atty. Lozano's proposal,” Panelo said.

Asked if there was a compromise deal in the works, Panelo said, “Nope."

"[Lozano] submitted a draft. Apparently he drafted. He wrote our office and attach that draft. He has been submitting a lot of proposals and suggestions. Our office just acknowledges receipt of the same and thank him for his suggestions,” Panelo said.

Panelo was reacting to a post online as regards an alleged draft compromise deal between the government and the Marcos heirs.

“There is no truth to the allegation that the [government] has reached a compromise agreement with the family of the late President Ferdinand Marcos,” presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement.

“Atty Oliver Lozano may have written to [Malacañang] proposing the creation of a legal team that would study a compromise agreement with the Marcos family. The proposal, however, has not been acted and agreed upon by the Palace,” he added. —NB, GMA News