The anti-graft court, in a six-page Resolution, said allowing PCGG lawyer Jesus Christopher Belandres to represent accused and former Makati official Mario Badillo would be tantamount to his advocating against the state, as the PCGG is a government instrumentality.
Belandres said that under his Contract of Service, he is free to practice his profession, accept cases and appear in court except if there is a conflict of interest. The Sandiganbayan, however, was not convinced and cited the Supreme Court decision in Hornilla v. Salunat, which states that “there is conflict of interest when a lawyer represents inconsistent interests of two or more opposing parties.”
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