NATIONAL Press Club president Jerry Yap said the hearing of embattled Kalinga Governor Jocel Baac at the Department of Justice was reset to August 10.
Yap said Baac did not submit a counter affidavit as he has not received the formal complaint.
State Prosecutor Hazel Valdez had to reset the hearing to next month.
NPC filed sedition charges against Baac for his alleged attack on dzRK Radyo ng Bayan in Tabuk town and for inflicting physical injury on anchorman Jerome Tabanganay.
While Baac allegedly apologized for his act after realizing its effect to the media community, NPC president said he wants the apology to be given formally.
Baac earlier said he went to the state-run radio station not to hurt Tabanganay but to talk to him about the broadcaster's alleged criticisms over the radio.
The governor said he merely grabbed the microphone and it was unfortunate that the broadcaster's forehead was hit. He also denied that he was with two policemen when he attacked Tabanganay.
The NPC also filed before the Office of President administrative charges of grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service against Baac.
"We will push through for this case with governor Baac until there is no official apology to the media," Yap said.
