Who needs enemies?

[Monseratto]

Its been going around that Lucio Tan and his brother had a falling out when Lucio found out that his brother has been collecting kickbacks in transaction made with his business empire. Now this intriguing case of domestic slavery. I guess this may be next "Mano Po" film...

Lucio Tan’s brother cites harassment

MANILA, Philippines -- The criminal complaint filed by a former housemaid against the brother of tycoon Lucio Tan, Mariano Tanenglian, is meant to harass him for offering to testify against his sibling, Tanenglian's lawyer told the Inquirer on Thursday.

"The charges are part of a bigger picture and meant to discredit my client for volunteering to testify against his brother Lucio, over a government case,'' lawyer Raymundo Quiroz said in a telephone interview.

Quiroz explained that the case against his client and his family started to surface after Tanenglian communicated with the PCGG and the Office of the Solicitor General and offered to testify against Lucio Tan.

He said the letter was submitted to the two offices on July 18, 2009.

"Someone bigger, powerful and influential is behind the charges, because how can a maid who already signed a quit claim and received money would continue to mount a case?'' the lawyer said.

He said his client was asking for immunity from suit in exchange for his testimony against his brother.

"We sent our press statement to the media offices, including the PCIJ, but nothing has come out. We know that Lucio has the power to pull out advertisements,'' he said.

He also denied reports that Mary Jane Sollano, the maid who accused his clients of maltreatment, serious illegal detention, slavery and frustrated homicide was not rescued by the police.

"The maid was not rescued by the police, but was turned over by my client to the father and uncle in the presence of the barangay leader,'' Quiroz said.

He added that he had yet to see the complaints filed at the Department of Justice against his client by Sollano.

[rai711]

Grabe dami talagang nagkakasira sa pera.

[jjmd3_787]

Money is the root of all ... errr ... of most evil!

... napanood ko na yan e

[Lucius]

Naloko ung manloloko. Masakit, kapatid pa. Who else could pull that off? Either asawa or relative lang talaga may power to do that.

"Keep your friends close and enemies closer"