By Charissa M. Luci and Ellson A. Quismorio Speaker Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez gave an unsolicited advice yesterday to Sen. Leila de Lima: If you want peace of mind, voluntarily face the House probe and clear your name. Citing that many witnesses are expected to attend the House probe on the proliferation of illegal drugs at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), Alvarez said it would be better for De Lima to give in to calls to appear before the House to shed light on the issue, but he reiterated that they will not force her to attend the hearing. “If she is really innocent, it will only be proven if she subjects herself to an investigation. This is how democracy works. I think by now it is very clear to her that when she was Secretary of Justice, she investigated many people. If you are innocent, you need to face your [...]
