The Presidential Security Group (PSG) is investigating the alleged involvement of one of its members in the illegal drug trade at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), its spokesman said on Wednesday. “Upon hearing his implication on the House inquiry regarding Senator de Lima, the command immediately conducted an investigation effective 18 September 2016,” Aquino told reporters in Malacañang. ADVERTISEMENTDuring the House inquiry on Tuesday, convicted robber Herbert Colanggo said Sanchez has delivered drug money to de Lima for her senatorial bid. READ: Colangco: Security aide Sanchez is De Lima’s bagman“To ensure his safety, PSG has Sgt Sanchez confined to barracks for the investigation,” Aquino said. Aquino said the PSG command was willing to present Sanchez at the House inquiry if he would be invited.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 21, 2016 08:15 UTC