De Lima faces drug chargesSebastian, 5 others also included; VACC cites proliferation of narcotics in ‘Bilibid’Drug charges were filed yesterday against embattled Senator Leila de Lima, convicted criminal and self-confessed drug trader Jaybee Sebastian, and five others in connection with the proliferation of narcotics inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). (Jansen Romero/Manila Bulletin)DE LIMA WELCOMES CHARGESDe Lima welcomed the filing of the charges, saying it’s about time her detractors accuse her before the proper venue. She likewise dared the VACC and lawyer Ferdinand Topacio to file the charges before the Ombudsman if they want a speedy trial. Jimenez expressed sadness that for the first time a Justice secretary is facing charges regarding illegal drugs at the NBP. Several NBP inmates testified before the House inquiry that they allegedly gave millions of pesos in drug money to De Lima.

Source: Manila Bulletin October 11, 2016 16:07 UTC