The detention center that the House of Representatives has prepared for Ilocos Norte Gov. Marcos’ air-conditioned detention “cell” also has a receiving room where she can entertain her guests. She can bring her food, but the House of Congress will also provide food,” Pimentel, who heads the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability, said. Marcos has ignored several invitations to attend the panel’s inquiry into the alleged misuse of P66 million tobacco funds. House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas of Ilocos Norte sought the investigation of the use of tobacco funds.

Source: Manila Times July 03, 2017 16:33 UTC