Napolcom strips more mayors of power over police

- including three from south-central Mindanao for their alleged failure to address the problem of illegal drugs in their locality and other issues.

Antonio Cerilles of Zamboanga del of Palencia Banga, South Cotabato; Christopher Cuan of Libungan, - gcap of Midsalip, Zamboanga del Bataraza, Palawan; Andres Lacson of Concepcion, Tarlac; Edgardo Pamintuan of Angeles City, Pam Zambales; Erlon Agustin of Camiling, Tarlac; Ferdinand Aguinaldo Lim of Lugait, Misamis Oriental; Crisinciano Mahilac of Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental; Michael Guti - cidental; Donjie Animas of Sapang Almonte of Oroquieta City, Misa Concepcion, Misamis Occidental; Misamis Occidental.

chairman Catalino Cuy signed the - -

- tion by the intelligence agencies concerned. The local chief ex engaged in the illegal drug trade

The Manila Times reported that the houses of Palencia and Cuan were subjected to anti-narcotics raids last year but no illegal drugs found to be licensed while the -

Meanwhile, Lacson of Concep list calling the report baseless saying that his administration has been keen on eliminating the illegal drugs trade in the municipality.

people, and my family. Let them truth of the allegation,” he said.

The Manila Times tried but failed to get comments from Agustin of Camiling.

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‘ Walk of truth’

Storm “Salome” did not dampen the spirit of thousands of Tanaue an indignation rally on Friday morning to show support for Mayor Antonio Halili who was local police.

- and local organizations marched a.m. all wearing white shirts to symbolize the innocence of their - illegal drug trade.

Apolo Robles, chairman of the City Federation of Tricycle Opera members said they earlier released a manifesto expressing disbelief

Representing the senior citi they joined the walk and called on President Duterte and Philippine Ronald de la Rosa to conduct a

Last year, Halili caught the attention of the Human Rights popularized called the “Walk of Shame” where arrested drug pushers and users are paraded through deter would-be criminals.

Residents of the city said that - tinue organizing protest actions against Halili are baseless.

WALK OF TRUTH People from various cause- oriented groups and local organizations marched along the main highway of Tanauan City, Batangas to show their support for their mayor who was stripped of his powers over the local police.