Remulla dares ex-House speaker Velasco to return, face money delivery allegations
Philippine DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla has challenged former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco to return to the country to face allegations of multi-billion cash deliveries. Velasco is currently reported to be in Japan following an NBI raid on properties linked to him.
Why it matters
This involves high-level political corruption allegations and the accountability of public officials in the Philippines.
Manila Bulletin - Remulla dares ex-House speaker Velasco to return, face money delivery allegations
Remulla dares ex-House speaker Velasco to return, face money delivery allegations
File photo of former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco (Velasco's office)
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