BILIBID BOYS Inmates Herbert Colanggo and former policeman Rodolfo Magleo (upper left photo) claim that former Justice Secretary Leila de Lima got millions in payoffs from gangs inside the national penitentiary in exchange for various favors. Also testifying were former National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) deputy director Rafael Ragos (lower left photo) and NBI agent Junior Ablen. PHOTOS BY RUY L. MARTINEZ AND MIKE DE JUAN
BILIBID BOYS Inmates Herbert Colanggo and former policeman Rodolfo Magleo (upper left photo inset ) claim that former Justice Secretary Leila de Lima got millions in payoffs from gangs inside the national penitentiary in exchange for various favors. Also testifying were former National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) deputy director Rafael Ragos (lower left photo) and NBI agent Junior Ablen. PHOTOS BY RUY L. MARTINEZ AND MIKE DE JUAN

THE NEW Bilibid Prison (NBP)became sin city, with rampant illegal drug trade, alcoholic drinks and gambling, because then Justice Secretary Leila de Lima received millions in payoffs from gang leaders, witnesses claimed in an 11-hour congressional inquiry on Tuesday.

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