Panelo: Unless there's proof of drug links, Michael Yang has Duterte's trustMANILA, Philippines — Presidential economic adviser Michael Yang, accused of having links with the illegal narcotics trade, will continue to have the president's trust as long as there is no proof to back up the allegations, presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. “Unless you can show proof that he is involved (in drug trade), the trust and confidence remain,” he added. Duterte had earlier cleared Yang of alleged drug links, recalling that Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua admitted to sleeping at Yang’s residence in Makati. Former senior superintendent Eduardo Acierto in a news conference late Sunday night said that Yang is involved in the illegal drug trade. If investigation however proves that Yang is involved in the drug trade, Panelo assured that the presidential adviser would be put behind bars.

Source: Philippine Star March 26, 2019 07:29 UTC