'Little lady' urged to come out

MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Jinggoy Estrada yesterday urged the “mysterious little lady” who provided confidential information on Chief Justice Renato Corona’s dollar accounts in Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) to come out and face the impeachment court.

In a phone interview after the trial, Estrada said it would be best for the woman to come out, especially now that the investigation of her allegedly handing over the documents to a member of the prosecution panel is underway.

During the trial, Estrada stressed that the release of the bank documents even before the subpoena was issued by the Senate to PSBank was a violation of Republic Act 1405 or the Secrecy of Bank Deposits Law.

Misamis Oriental Rep. Rey Umali told the court last Monday that “a small lady,” whom he did not recognize, handed him the documents inside the Senate.