Duterte asks Drilon to explain alleged ties to Napoles, two others; lawmaker answers

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Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, who has been questioning the government's use of COVID-19 funds, became the latest subject of President Rodrigo Duterte's ire

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, who has been questioning the government's use of COVID-19 funds, became the latest subject of President Rodrigo Duterte's ire.

He added:"Can you explain to the Filipinos your connection with former mayor Mabilog and Gen. Garbo?" Drilon was quick to respond to Duterte, saying"if all these malicious attacks are the price we have to pay for exposing the truth, then be it."

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