AT LEAST 50 more local elected officials are under investigation for their suspected links with illegal drug syndicates, Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno said on Monday. In a press briefing, Sueno said the public officials were not among those who were earlier mentioned by President Duterte in his “name-and-shame” campaign last month. He told reporters that the information against the 50 officials was being “validated.”ADVERTISEMENTHe said “hundreds” of village officials were also under investigation. Sueno said all mayors, vice mayors and other public officials who were previously identified by Mr. Duterte had reported to his department to deny the accusations. Sueno said investigation also found prima facie evidence against Philippine National Police Director Joel Pagdilao and Chief Supt.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 22, 2016 17:03 UTC