A lawmaker urged the House of Representatives to hold an inquiry into the supposed acceptance by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) of grants from anti-tobacco groups.

House Deputy Speaker and Ilocos Sur Rep. Deogracias Victor Savellano made the call as he raised questions on the possible conflict of interest by FDA when it received grants from foreign anti-tobacco organizations.

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