JUSTICE Secretary Menardo Guevarra has refused to comment on the possible culpabilities of actress Angel Locsin for organizing a community pantry that resulted in the death of a senior citizen and violation of health and safety protocols being implemented by the government to stop the further spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
In an interview, Guevarra said he would not give his opinion on the incident as a case might be filed before the justice department with regard to the incident.
“No comment. I may prejudge the case if a complaint is filed by any interested party,” Guevarra said when asked if Locsin’s apology and promise to help the family of the 67-year-old victim, Rolando dela Cruz, absolves her of possible culpabilities for violation of health protocols.
De la Cruz collapsed while he was waiting for his turn at a community pantry organized by Locsin to celebrate her birthday at Barangay Holy Spirit in Quezon City.
Thousands of people flocked to the area after the actress invited her followers through her social media platforms to drop by at her pantry for free food items.
People were seen ignoring social distancing while gathered at a commercial building on Don Matias Street when the pantry was set-up.
Guevarra, however, hinted that a complaint should be filed first before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) could conduct an investigation on the incident.
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