INIURONG ngayong Biyernes ni outgoing Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi ang cyberlibel na inihain niya laban sa pitong news organization kaugnay ng Malampaya deal.
Sa isang affidavit of desistance na inihain ni Cusi sa Taguig City Prosecutor Office, sinabi niya na iniuurong niya ang mga kaso laban sa ABS-CBN Corporation, Philippine Business Daily Mirror Publishing, Inc., BusinessWorld Publishing, GMA News Media, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, Philstar Global Corporation, at Rappler.
“Despite the hurt feelings and damage done to my name, a deepe r reflection on what has transpired has led to the realization that the many interactions with the respondents have undeniablya resulted in the forging of valued friendships and professional relationships. The filing of cases was precisely brought about by the hurt feelings from unverified actions or words,” sabi ni Cusi sa kanyang affidavit of desistance.
“However, in the interest of preserving what can be saved these valued relationships, I am therefore executing this affidavit of desistance to move forward from the unfortunate events by sparing everyone from the rigors of prosecuting and defending criminal cases,” dagdag ni Cusi.
