Tag: Amado Espino

Malacañang: Drug-graft raps can be charged vs. drug matrix ‘names’

(Eagle News)– Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella on Friday mentioned the charges drug matrix personalities could face, specifically drug-related graft cases.   “If and when they have been verified, charges may have to deal with graft and drug-related graft once information is actually verified,” Abella noted. According to Abella, it’s up to the Department of Justice on how will they prove the involvement of the big shots during inquiries.   “Let us take a cue na […]

Pangasinan Solon denies drug matrix, plans meeting with DU30

(Eagle News)– Pangasinan Rep. Amado Espino Jr. has made the denial on Thursday after President Rodrigo Duterte released the drug matrix which tags him as “the richest politician in Northern Luzon” and benefits from black sand mining, quarrying and jueteng operations.   In a press conference in Dagupan City, Espino revealed his plans to talk with the President and PNP chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa to clear his name.   He said he is […]

House to delve into Espino’s link to drug matrix

(Eagle News)– House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said on Thursday that House of Representatives won’t do anything “drastic” to Rep. Amado Espino’s connection with the New Bilibid Prison drug matrix, but he also intends to meet the Representative of Pangasinan.   “Of course, kailangan tingnan natin dahil hindi naman ibig sabihin na nandoon ‘yung pangalan mo ay kami dito sa Kongreso, meron kaagad gagawin na drastic,” Alvarez stated. According to Alvarez, he was scheduled to meet […]