In a decision that took 45 minutes to read, Philippine Congressman Ronald Singson was sentenced in Hongkong to 18 months in jail for illegally bringing in drugs that were determined by the judge to be for personal use.
However, Singson will be classified as a drug trafficker for HK laws define illegal exportation of drugs into the former colony as trafficking.
However, Singson will be classified as a drug trafficker for HK laws define illegal exportation of drugs into the former colony as trafficking.
Under Hong Kong law, bringing drugs into the territory can be defined as trafficking, regardless of the purpose. The maximum penalty is life imprisonment and a fine of 5 million Hong Kong dollars ($640,000). - PDI
The Philippine congress however, is yet to decide on what to do with him. That is a very bad example considering that Singson had made a guilty plea several weeks ago. Regardless of the HK court's possible decision, the Philippine lawmakers should have acted on their own and decided on whether to reprimand, suspend or expel Singson, a high ranking government official who's actions made far from being an example to kids of Philippine taxpayers.
Foot dragging in this instance shows the lawmakers fear or bias in favor of Singson.
Had t the guy been a lowly barangay captain, I am sure that he would have been thrown out of office by now.
Foot dragging in this instance shows the lawmakers fear or bias in favor of Singson.
Had t the guy been a lowly barangay captain, I am sure that he would have been thrown out of office by now.
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