Published: 5:39 p.m., Jan. 29, 2018 | Updated: 6:18 p.m., Jan. 29, 2018Senators unanimously agreed in a caucus on Monday to transfer former Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon from his detention at the Senate building to the Pasay City Jail. “I just wanted to make it formal that the Senate unanimously declared that Mr. Faeldon will remain charged with contempt and he will now be remanded to the custody of the Pasay City Jail upon order of commitment by the Senate President. “We will work on the decision that was reached earlier,” said Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, who was presiding over the session. In an interview with reporters later, Gordon said Pimentel would have to sign the commitment order before the Senate can turn over custody of Faeldon to the Pasay City Jail. Gordon said about 20 senators were present in the caucus and all agreed to transfer Faeldon to the Pasay City Jail.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 29, 2018 09:33 UTC