President Duterte has appointed Faeldon deputy administrator of the Office of Civil Defense despite his detention in the Senate building. Asked whether Faeldon would be transferred to the Pasay City jail, Gordon said it was not a remote possibility. He reiterated, however, that personally he was inclined to order the release of Faeldon if the former customs chief would attend the hearing and testify. Faeldon told senators he would rather face the court than the committee. Faeldon accused both Lacson and Trillanes of prejudging him as involved in corruption at the BOC.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 28, 2018 23:21 UTC