A Chinese gambling lord who is wanted in China will be allowed to stay in the Philippines until completion of an investigation of his alleged bribery of lawmakers to gain their support for the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL).

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Monday said she is determined to deport Wang Bo, but she cannot do so because the House of Representatives will conduct a probe of the alleged bribery.

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