ILOILO CITY—Local politicians named by President Rodrigo Duterte as allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade have sought the help of presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to clear their names. “I do have requests from a number of local politicians for their names to be cleared,” Roque told a news conference here on Sunday. ADVERTISEMENTIn July last year, a multiagency oversight committee evaluating the drug situation of local governments declared Maasin town, where Malones is mayor, as cleared of illegal drugs. In an earlier interview, Malones said he met with the President to deny his involvement in the drug trade. I also know that the information on these drug personalities was provided by several government agencies,” Roque said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 29, 2018 21:11 UTC