Philippines: Drug-linked officials surrender after Duterte speech - News Summed Up

Philippines: Drug-linked officials surrender after Duterte speech


CNN affiliate CNN Philippines named Lorna Mupas, a judge, and former mayor Rasmyiah Macabago as among those who have surrendered. Name and shameOn Sunday, Duterte named over 150 government officials who he says are complicit in the country's drug trade. "The news that my name was mentioned by President Duterte is saddening," the statement read, calling the accusation "untrue." Drug war falloutOn Tuesday, Albuera Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. surrendered after being accused of links to the illegal drug trade. While some are retired, many on his list were active officers, according to CNN affiliate CNN Philippines.


Source: CNN August 08, 2016 06:56 UTC



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