LAOAG CITY — Emotions ran high on Wednesday when five of the so-called “Ilocos 6” returned home and were reunited with their families. Some provincial government employees and residents have been hoping for a peaceful end to an apparent feud being waged by Marcos and Ilocos Norte Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas. Fariñas had initiated the investigation into the purchase of vehicles using tobacco fund shares under Marcos’ term. ADVERTISEMENTLessons learned“The feud has become a big embarrassment for Ilocos Norte. Ilocano migrants from Ilocos Norte also expressed concern over the controversy affecting their home province.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 26, 2017 21:11 UTC