The Department of Justice (DOJ) wants Sen. Leila de Lima ousted from the Senate through administrative charges that it plans to file ahead of criminal cases in connection with her supposed involvement in the illegal drug trade.

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd said in a news conference administrative cases could be resolved faster than criminal cases, although he claimed the ongoing investigation on the lawmaker would lead to the latter.

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