House panel summons DILG's Remulla, PDEA's Nerez over attempted Laos drugs shipment

GMA Network - Oct 21, 2026

The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs has summoned Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Undersecretary Isagani Nerez over the attempted shipment of illegal drugs from Laos.

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