Tag: Acierto

De Lima wishes “enlightenment” for President Duterte on his 74th bday, continues to blast him on alleged drug links

  (Eagle News) — For Opposition Senator Leila de Lima, her wish for President Rodrigo Duterte as he celebrates his 74th birthday is “enlightenment.” “Enlightenment. True and profound enlightenment. Happy birthday po,” she said when prodded by the media to share her birthday wish for the President at the sidelines of her trial for the illegal drug case filed against her at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 256 at the New Bilibid Prison […]

Duterte slams Acierto; says dismissed policeman also linked to Jee Ick Joo killing

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, March 26, slammed dismissed police colonel Eduardo Acierto, whom he described as a corrupt (former) policeman who was also involved in the killing of South Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo. Duterte made the comments after Acierto, who has been in hiding since October last year, after he was linked to the illegal drugs in magnetic lifters last year, said the  chief executive’s former economic adviser Michael Yang and another […]

Gordon: No recommendation to file charges vs former Customs chief Lapeña

(Eagle News) — Senator Richard Gordon on Monday, Dec. 3, said no charges would be recommended against former Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña in connection with the entry of shabu in the country allegedly via magnetic lifters. According to Gordon, the blue ribbon committee which he chairs, however, would recommend charges against sacked Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Deputy Director Ismael Fajardo and dismissed Senior Supt. Eduardo Acierto. “Lack of commitment to the job, that makes the criminal […]