De Lima vows to take 1st step for ‘Abadilla 5’ - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
By Nikko Dizon
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 06:55:00 04/13/2011
Filed Under: Crime and Law and Justice
MANILA, Philippines—Justice Secretary Leila de Lima has "promised" to endorse an appeal for clemency from the five men convicted of the murder of Marcos intelligence officer Rolando Abadilla, opening the door to a pardon from President Benigno Aquino III, activist priest Fr. Robert Reyes said Tuesday.