Philippines: Drug-linked officials surrender

CNN 8 hours ago 

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CNN affiliate CNN Philippines named Lorna Mupas, a judge, and former mayor Rasmyiah Macabago as among those who have surrendered. Flimsy basis? Facing questions from reporters that there was not enough evidence against those accused, PNP Chief Ronald Dela Rosa said it was true that the basis for holding them was flimsy. "It is true (that there is not enough evidence against them). But what can I do? The president named them and they came to me and surrendered. I can't just turn them away... So now that they're here, we'll process them." He said the list was the result of a "workshop" by intelligence committees including the PNP, military, and the Philippines Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). "(The ...