Remulla challenges critics to prove him wrong in Laos drug haul

Source: The Manila times
Published on: 2026-10-19 21:22

MANILA, Philippines -- Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday dared critics to challenge him on the facts of the case being built in connection to the multi-billion drug haul attempted to be smuggled into the Philippines from Laos. "I dare you to challenge me on the facts of this case, kung mali kami sa case build-up, resign na ko bukas (If we made a mistake in our case build-up), I'm handing in my resignation tomorrow.". We are that confident na tama ang ginawa naming investigation," Remulla said in a television interview. Over the weekend, Remulla received criticism over his presentation of a diagram showing the web of personalities involved in the entire operation from sourcing to delivery in Manila. He identified ex-parliamentarian, Edriezan Hadji Nasser Rimbang, as the primary financier of the shabu shipment while ten others were alleged to be accomplices including a police ...

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