The House of Representatives is preparing the detention cell of Gov. Imee Marcos of Ilocos Norte in connection with her continued refusal to attend an inquiry on the alleged misuse of P66 million worth of tobacco funds.

Rep. Johnny Pimentel of Surigao del Sur, chairman of the House good government and public accountability, said that Marcos couldn’t get away with brazen defiance of the invitation and subpoena from Congress.

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