President Benigno Simeon Aquino III discusses with newly-resigned Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez in a brief meeting at the Private Office, Premier Guest House, Malacanang Friday, April 29, 2011. Gutierrez personally handed to the President her resignation letter. The resignation of the Ombudsman occurs 10 days before the opening of the Impeachment Trial against Gutierrez in the Senate. On March 22, 2011, members of the House of Representatives voted 211 – 46 to impeached Gutierrez. (Photo by: Jay Morales / Malacanang Photo Bureau) |
