Ex-Sen. Honasan leaves Sta. Rosa detention

(Update) Former senator Gregorio Honasan was released early Friday night from his detention in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, GMA News 24 Oras reported. Honasan gained temporary freedom after posting a P210,000 bail bond, which was earlier approved by a Makati court. About 7:30 pm, Honasan's convoy left Fort Sto. Domingo, where he was detained for four months after his arrest in November last year over coup d'etat charges filed in connection with the failed July 27, 2003 Oakwood mutiny. "The schedule is being worked out but I just want to have a little private time with my family," Honasan told reporters. "I would like to thank Filipino people those who prayed and worked hard," he added. Before leaving the compound, Honasan embraced his security officers. When asked if he now believes in the country's justice system after the court granted his temporary liberty, Honasan answered: "I just pray and hope that the majority of our people will be beneficiaries to an efficient, responsive justice." - GMANews.TV