The House of Representatives will not comply with the Court of Appeals ruling ordering the release of six Ilocos Norte provincial government officials accused of misusing of P66.45 million in tobacco funds.

Deputy Speaker Frednil Castro of Capiz was referring to the case of Pedro Agcaoili, chairman of the Provincial Planning and Development Office, Josephine Calajate, provincial treasurer, Evangeline Tabulog, provincial budget officer and Eden Battulayan, Encarnacion Gaor and Genedine Jambaro, staff at the Provincial Treasurer’s Office.

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