Tag: Naga

Robredo lawyer: Duterte’s claims about VP’s brother-in-law, Naga “lies”

(Eagle News)–The lawyer of Vice President Leni Robredo dismissed as “lies” President Rodrigo Duterte’s remarks her brother-in-law brought illegal drugs to Bicol, and Naga was a “shabu hotbed.” “Ang kasinungalingan, ulit-ulitin man, kasinungalingan pa rin,” Barry Gutierrez said in a tweet. He said Duterte should  focus on investigating the entry of P6.8 billion worth of shabu in the country, and on arresting alleged drug lord Peter Lim, instead of hurling “accusations without basis.” “Pagtrabahuhin ang […]

Duterte: Robredo’s brother-in-law brought illegal drugs to Bicol

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 30, accused a brother-in-law of Vice President Leni Robredo of bringing the illegal drug trade to Bicol, also standing by his claim Robredo’s bailiwick, Naga, was a “shabu hotbed.” The President did not give any names but former Naga City councilor Luis Ortega had alleged  Butch Robredo, a brother of  the late former Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo, had drug links. The former Interior secretary who also served as […]