Ms. Lim-Napoles’ surrender to Mr. Aquino occurred after her meeting Wednesday night with Edwin Lacierda, a presidential spokesman, in a Manila cemetery. The president assured her of her safety and said she would be given due process in her defence.
Thursday, Mr. Lacierda denied the woman had received special treatment by being allowed to surrender directly to Mr. Aquino, pointing out other high-profile fugitives had turned themselves in to presidents.
“Let me just say that the president is an honourable man,†Mr. Lacierda said.
“It is in our culture that if the fugitive throws himself at the mercy of the highest official, the president is honour-bound to secure and receive the fugitive.â€
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