On October 6, the President halted Esparas' execution...
On October 6, the President halted Esparas' execution by commuting the death sentence imposed by a trial court
On October 6, the President halted Esparas' execution by commuting the death sentence imposed by a trial court. He said he had not decided on a new penalty for Josefina Esparas, but a presidential spokesman said it would "most likely" be life imprisonment. The commutation was recommended by a conscience panel of churchmen, academics and retired judges.