* . *
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Earth-News
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    PENN Entertainment stock rating reiterated at Market Outperform by JMP – Investing.com

    PENN Entertainment Stock Rated a Market Outperformer by Experts

    Here’s how NJ’s once-vibrant nightclub scene was born and why it died – Bergen Record

    The Rise and Fall of New Jersey’s Once-Vibrant Nightclub Scene: What Happened?

    The Emmys are back: Viewership soars to highest numbers in 4 years – yahoo.com

    The Emmys Return with a Bang: Viewership Hits a 4-Year High

    From Spinal Tap II to Ed Sheeran : your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead – The Guardian

    Fall’s Hottest Ski Films Are Going on Tour—Here’s the List – yahoo.com

    Experience the Thrill: Fall’s Hottest Ski Films Hit the Road-Don’t Miss the Tour!

    Ryan Reynolds reveals he called a journalist who said mean things about John Candy – yahoo.com

    Ryan Reynolds Reveals the Moment He Stood Up to a Journalist Who Insulted John Candy

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    City IT presented Best of North Carolina Technology Award – RaleighNC.gov

    City IT Honored with Best of North Carolina Technology Award

    LELO Releases 2025 Futurist Report: Intergenerational Views on Relationships, Sex, and Technology – PR Newswire

    Exploring the Future: How Different Generations View Relationships, Sex, and Technology in 2025

    Will New Big Technology Engagements Reshape Innodata’s Growth Path? – Yahoo Finance

    Could New Major Tech Partnerships Propel Innodata to Unprecedented Growth?

    Unlocking AI Success: How People, Process, and Technology Form the Ultimate Triangle

    Billion-dollar coffins? New technology could make oceans transparent and Aukus submarines vulnerable – The Guardian

    Billion-Dollar Coffins? How New Technology Could Make Oceans Transparent and Expose Submarines

    What if artificial intelligence is just a “normal” technology? – The Economist

    What if artificial intelligence is just a “normal” technology? – The Economist

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    PENN Entertainment stock rating reiterated at Market Outperform by JMP – Investing.com

    PENN Entertainment Stock Rated a Market Outperformer by Experts

    Here’s how NJ’s once-vibrant nightclub scene was born and why it died – Bergen Record

    The Rise and Fall of New Jersey’s Once-Vibrant Nightclub Scene: What Happened?

    The Emmys are back: Viewership soars to highest numbers in 4 years – yahoo.com

    The Emmys Return with a Bang: Viewership Hits a 4-Year High

    From Spinal Tap II to Ed Sheeran : your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead – The Guardian

    Fall’s Hottest Ski Films Are Going on Tour—Here’s the List – yahoo.com

    Experience the Thrill: Fall’s Hottest Ski Films Hit the Road-Don’t Miss the Tour!

    Ryan Reynolds reveals he called a journalist who said mean things about John Candy – yahoo.com

    Ryan Reynolds Reveals the Moment He Stood Up to a Journalist Who Insulted John Candy

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    City IT presented Best of North Carolina Technology Award – RaleighNC.gov

    City IT Honored with Best of North Carolina Technology Award

    LELO Releases 2025 Futurist Report: Intergenerational Views on Relationships, Sex, and Technology – PR Newswire

    Exploring the Future: How Different Generations View Relationships, Sex, and Technology in 2025

    Will New Big Technology Engagements Reshape Innodata’s Growth Path? – Yahoo Finance

    Could New Major Tech Partnerships Propel Innodata to Unprecedented Growth?

    Unlocking AI Success: How People, Process, and Technology Form the Ultimate Triangle

    Billion-dollar coffins? New technology could make oceans transparent and Aukus submarines vulnerable – The Guardian

    Billion-Dollar Coffins? How New Technology Could Make Oceans Transparent and Expose Submarines

    What if artificial intelligence is just a “normal” technology? – The Economist

    What if artificial intelligence is just a “normal” technology? – The Economist

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
Earth-News
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Zubiri: Unseen hands may manipulate Senate hearings

May 14, 2024
in News
Zubiri: Unseen hands may manipulate Senate hearings
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

(UPDATE) SENATE President Juan Miguel Zubiri cautioned senators against unseen hands who will try to manipulate Senate committee hearings for political reasons.

Zubiri aired the warning on Monday during the motu proprio hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs led by Sen. Ronald de la Rosa on the reported leaked document from the Presidential Drugs Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

Former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales claimed that confidential documents showed that then-senator and now-President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and actress Maricel Soriano were being monitored for alleged drug use.

A mugshot of Jonathan Morales who was charged by the PDEA of giving false testimony. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

A mugshot of Jonathan Morales who was charged by the PDEA of giving false testimony. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

A mugshot of Jonathan Morales who was charged by the PDEA of giving false testimony. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The President and Soriano denied Morales’ claim.

Morales’ credibility was challenged during the inquiry after he admitted to planting evidence, which resulted in his dismissal.

Get the latest news

delivered to your inbox

Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters

By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Former PDEA director general Arturo Cacdac testified that Morales had admitted to falsifying his testimony and planting evidence during an operation against alleged Filipino Chinese drug suspects.

Morales did not refute Cacdac’s statement.

PDEA Legal and Prosecution Service acting director Francis del Valle also testified that the “name Bongbong Marcos alias Bonget” does not appear in the national drug information system or interagency drug information database and that Marcos “has never been included in the drug war list.”

“While we respect the committees’ right to perform oversight functions in aid of legislation, I caution our colleagues to be very careful not to use hearings in aid of political persecution. We will not allow the Senate to be used for politics,” Zubiri said.

He said that “very serious accusations” have been made at the inquiry.

“Whether they have merit or not is a whole other matter. While certain claims were made, documentary evidence is yet to be presented. There were no pictures, no corroborating testimonies,” he said.

“In other words, this was solely based on the testimony of one person based on what appears to be hearsay evidence. Mr. Morales cites a document he claims to have seen by virtue of his former position, although he did not personally witness any wrongdoing,” he said.

The drug test of the President was also being brought up, “even though it did not appear to be germane to the subject of the motu proprio investigation done last hearing,” Zubiri said.

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada questioned the integrity of Morales, who linked President Marcos to cocaine use. “One of the lessons I learned in law school is the legal maxim that he who alleges has the burden to prove this.”

Morales has presented no other evidence to back his claim, Estrada said.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) affirmed the PDEA’s decision to dismiss Morales.

According to the CSC decision, Morales executed an affidavit stating that he and fellow PDEA agents had conducted an entrapment operation on May 3, 2010, resulting in the arrest of two suspects on drug charges.

But after the suspects’ lawyers presented a witness in their defense, “Morales recanted his testimony and stated that there is no lawful entrapment and that they fabricated the evidence,” the CSC said.

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

DRUG HEARING Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Dionisio Santiago, Eric ‘Pikoy’ Santiago, former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales and Romeo Enriquez attend the public hearing by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday, May 13, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Following his recantation, the PDEA charged Morales in 2013 with dishonesty, grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service and eventually dismissed him.

Morales appealed the CSC decision, but the commission found the appeal “unmeritorious.”

Zubiri said that “while legislative inquiries are very liberal in terms of adhering to rules of evidence, it is our opinion that hearings should aim to ferret out the truth using evidence and facts.”

“Otherwise, the faith of people in inquiries-in-aid of legislation may be diminished, especially when it causes reputational damage to other parties. There have been instances where statements were made in legislative inquiries, only to be recanted before the courts later on. We do not want a repeat of that,” he said.

>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : The Manila Times – https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/05/14/news/national/zubiri-unseen-hands-may-manipulate-senate-hearings/1946042

Tags: newsUnseenZubiri
Previous Post

Know You Are Prepared: 10 Essential Strategies for Success on CELPIP – the Only Canadian Test Designated by IRCC

Next Post

Go Negosyo, DoT chief lead Tourism Summit

Torch Lake faces ecological challenges from invasive Quagga Mussels – WPBN

Torch Lake Fights Back Against the Growing Threat of Invasive Quagga Mussels

September 17, 2025
New Data Science Minor Prepares Students for Data-Driven World – CSUF News

Unlock Your Potential with the Exciting New Data Science Minor Designed for a Data-Driven Future

September 17, 2025
Miami University’s Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness facility. – Cleveland Clinic Newsroom

Explore Miami University’s Exciting New Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness Center

September 17, 2025
This Is The Most Popular Soup In The U.S. Right Now—And It’s A Fall Classic – yahoo.com

This Fall’s Most Beloved Soup Is Taking the U.S. by Storm

September 17, 2025
City IT presented Best of North Carolina Technology Award – RaleighNC.gov

City IT Honored with Best of North Carolina Technology Award

September 17, 2025

Lillie C. Ainscough – altoonamirror.com

September 17, 2025
World Athletics Championships: Faith Kipyegon storms to historic fourth 1500m title in Tokyo – BBC

Faith Kipyegon Makes History with Stunning Fourth 1500m Title at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

September 17, 2025
What Jamie Dimon and other bank CEOs are saying about the economy – Quartz

What Jamie Dimon and Leading Bank CEOs Are Unveiling About the Future of the Economy

September 17, 2025
PENN Entertainment stock rating reiterated at Market Outperform by JMP – Investing.com

PENN Entertainment Stock Rated a Market Outperformer by Experts

September 16, 2025
While Michigan sees improvements in childhood health, education outcomes raise concerns – Michigan Advance

Michigan Makes Strides in Childhood Health, But Education Outcomes Spark Concern

September 16, 2025

Categories

Archives

September 2025
MTWTFSS
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930 
« Aug    
Earth-News.info

The Earth News is an independent English-language daily published Website from all around the World News

Browse by Category

  • Business (20,132)
  • Ecology (823)
  • Economy (842)
  • Entertainment (21,721)
  • General (17,081)
  • Health (9,887)
  • Lifestyle (857)
  • News (22,149)
  • People (847)
  • Politics (852)
  • Science (16,054)
  • Sports (21,343)
  • Technology (15,825)
  • World (826)

Recent News

Torch Lake faces ecological challenges from invasive Quagga Mussels – WPBN

Torch Lake Fights Back Against the Growing Threat of Invasive Quagga Mussels

September 17, 2025
New Data Science Minor Prepares Students for Data-Driven World – CSUF News

Unlock Your Potential with the Exciting New Data Science Minor Designed for a Data-Driven Future

September 17, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

Go to mobile version