A P100-million fund from the “yellow” forces is being dangled before lawmakers to ensure that Ilocos Norte Gov. The panel is investigating the alleged use of P66.45 million in excise taxes to buy motor vehicles under Marcos’ watch. Last week, Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel showed members of the media the detention cell being readied for Marcos. Last week, Marcos asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the case by assuming jurisdiction over a petition for habeas corpus pending at the Court of Appeals. “This (Supreme Court) petition is prostituting the Constitution and a manipulation of the judicial system.

Source: Manila Times July 17, 2017 16:52 UTC