Preliminary probe of Halili libel rap ends

MANILA, Philippines—The Quezon City prosecutors office on Thursday morning ended its preliminary investigation of the libel complaint lodged by actress Katrina Halili against the mother of her ex-lover, cosmetic surgeon Hayden Kho.

The camp of respondent Irene Kho submitted a rejoinder affidavit in which they answered an earlier reply affidavit filed by Halili.

Lawyers for both parties said they would not be filing memoranda or a summation of their arguments.

A resolution, whether junking the complaint or elevating it to the court, is expected to be issued within two months.


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