Pharmally execs to remain in detention 'until end of 18th Congress' -- Gordon

By Javier Joe Ismael

Dec 04, 2021 6:29 am

SEN. Richard Gordon said on Friday that detained executives of the Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. will remain in their cells until the of 18th Congress if they refuse to cooperate with the hearings on the alleged overpriced medical supplies used for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

Gordon, who presided over the 16th virtual hearing of the blue ribbon committee, stressed that the inherent power of contempt is 'of utmost importance' for the Senate to come out with effective and wise legislation.

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology officers from the Pasay City Jail escort Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. executives Mohit Dargani and Linconn Ong to the Senate for the resumption of its investigation into the alleged overpriced procurement of Covid-19 medical supplies on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Photo courtesy of Senate PRIB

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