DILG to file charges vs. two narco-generals
Two of the five former Philippine National Police officials named by President Rodrigo Duterte as allegedly involved in illegal drugs trade will soon face charges.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) says they have gathered enough evidence against these generals namely Police Director General Joel Pagdilao and Chief Superintendent Edgardo Tinio.
“Pagdilao and Tinio, we are ready with the prima facie case against them which I will sign when I get to the office,” DILG Secretary Mike Sueno said.
For now, particular cases to be filed against the two are not yet finalized.
Meanwhile, the investigation and gathering of evidence against Chief Superintendent Bernardo Diaz are underway.
Sec. Sueno, however, says they have enough evidence against Diaz.
“It takes some time for us to really gather evidences against Diaz but we are sure we have the goods against him. We have evidences against him,” Sueno said.
The DILG is also conducting a lifestyle check and has cancelled the supervision on local police, provision of government security escorts and license to own guns of retired chief superintendent and Daanbantayan, Cebu Mayor Vicente Loot.
The DILG also let the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group or CIDG file the charges against retired deputy director general Marcelo Garbo.
Meanwhile, other local chief executives who are included in the narco-list have denied the allegations against them but have already signed their willingness to undergo investigations.
On the other hand, the arrest warrant against Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa will be released soon after the CIDG files appropriate charges against him for illegal possession of firearms and illegal drugs.
Aside from those named by Pres. Duterte, the DILG has another list of more than 100 local chief executives and barangay captains believed to be involved in illegal drugs trade. The controversial roster is currently undergoing validations. — Rosalie Coz / UNTV News & Rescue
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