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By Prince Golez, Manila Reporter
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MANILA – Alleged Eastern Visayas drug lord Kerwin Espinosa will testify before the Senate hearing on the death of his father Albuera, Leyte mayor Rolando Espinosa on Nov. 23.
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, chair of the committee on public order and dangerous drugs, said the hearing will be held at the conference room of Camp Crame in Quezon City.
While he has not talked personally with Espinosa, Lacson said he has received an email of his “extensive” affidavit.
Asked if the suspect will name the officials involved in the illegal drug trade, the senator said: “Depende sa takbo ng tanong. Sieympre sasagutin niya. Pero guided pa siya ng affidavit niya. Pero wala siyang blue book. Sabi niya wala siyang blue book.”
He, however, hinted that Espinosa’s affidavit contained new names, government officials, police officials, and national officials.
“Marami. Masyadong mahaba. Nagre-review ako sa budget kaya ‘di ko masyadong nabasa,” Lacson said.
Espinosa, now detained at the Custodial Center of the Philippine National Police in Camp Crame, arrived in Manila from Abu Dhabi on Friday last week.
He promised to cooperate with the government and name the personalities involved in drugs.
Earlier, Sen. Leila de Lima warned Espinosa that his “cooperation” won’t spare him from being killed.
“Sooner or later this government is going to make sure you end up like your father. I make the same prediction for Jaybee Sebastian,” de Lima said whose name appeared on the alleged drug matrix./PN
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