While he never met Paolo personally, Taguba claimed that he met Councilor Nilo “Small” Abellera Jr. in Davao City in January. “Removing himself from public office will not make questions on his alleged links to the Davao Group and the smuggled P6.4-billion shabu shipment go away,” Tinio said. Father’s adviceMr. Duterte on Monday night said he had advised his son to do what was right after Paolo brought up his plan to resign. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the President would talk first with Paolo before deciding what to do next. —REPORTS FROM VINCE F. NONATO AND PHILIP C. TUBEZA IN MANILA; AND FRINSTON LIM IN DAVAO CITY

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 26, 2017 23:25 UTC