Ex-PDEA chief points to former Executive Secretary Ochoa’s alleged involvement in illegal drug trade

QUEZON City, Philippines — A former chief of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency expressed his discontent regarding the President Rodrigo’s list of suspected protectors of drug syndicates. Former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales said that the list is incomplete as other than former Justice Secretary and now Senator Leila De Lima, former Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa should also be included. Morales added that although the “shame” list can be considered competent, big names were not included. Morales said that it is interesting to note that although he personally reported the contents of the list to Executive Secretary Ochoa in 2013, it was not revealed.