Former Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Marichu Mauro insisted that the viral video of her maltreating her household helper that led to her dismissal was “taken out of context”.
In a statement, Mauro said that the video has “created a negative public impression” that judged “her character as a person and competence as a seasoned diplomat”.
She claimed that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Hearing Panel has “totally disregarded” the documentary evidence.
“The case was railroaded to the point that important pieces of evidence were deliberately not given due attention,” Mauro defended.
The former ambassador pointed out that the statement of her household helper who has forgiven her must also be taken into consideration. She believes that her case was “mishandled” and that the DFA should have given her protection.
“The organization that should have at least protected me and shielded me from trial by publicity even largely contributed to it. This is why my sense of betrayal runs deep,” she bewailed.
President Rodrigo R. Duterte has dismissed Mauro from the service Monday. – Report from Naomi Tiburcio
