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House of Reps committee on dangerous drugs continues probe into P6.4B of shabu that made it past Customs

Bea Cupin

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Aug 7, 2017

Resource speakers include basketball stars -- those who played for Bureau of Customs for amateur league

Bea Cupin

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Aug 7, 2017

Legislators questions why BOC Commissioner Faeldon isn't here. Deputy Commissioner Ecarma explained he isn't here bec of "dental emergency."

Bea Cupin

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Aug 7, 2017

Rep Castro questions what makes situation an "emergency." Ecarma reiterates: Faledon said it was dental emergency.

Bea Cupin

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Aug 7, 2017

Castro wants Faeldon to "authenticate" and "describe" the dental emergency that prompted him to skip today's hearing.

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objects Faeldon's absence, points out the hearing will last hours. "Tingin ko nakapababaw ng dahilan na iyon."

Bea Cupin

@beacupin

Aug 7, 2017

Quimbo says it's not fair that Faeldon isn't here when BOC officials here, witnesses here, people are endangering security to testify.

Bea Cupin

@beacupin

Aug 7, 2017

Customs broker Mark Ruben Taguba – who had earlier been placed under Senate protection – is granted legislative immunity by House of Reps.

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LOOK: Customs broker Taguba's computation of how much it costs to get shipments through Customs (mix of legal, under-the-table fees)

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Taguba asked to literally point out Customs officials involved in bribery.