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Actress Nadia Montenegro Asked to Take Leave as Senate Probes Marijuana Complaint
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Actress Nadia Montenegro asked to take leave as Senate probes marijuana complaint
MANILA, Philippines – The office of Senator Robin Padilla has confirmed that staff member and former actress Nadia Montenegro was asked to take a leave of absence, following reports of alleged marijuana use within the Senate premises.Padilla’s chief of staff, lawyer Rudolf Philip Jurado, clarified that Montenegro has not resigned, contrary to reports circulating online.“Nadia Montenegro did not resign from our office. She is only on leave,” Jura…
Tito Sotto urges random drug test in Senate in wake of Nadia incident
Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has recommended random drug testing in the Senate following reports of alleged use of marijuana by a Senate staff member inside the premises of the upper chamber.
Senators support Senate Minority Leader Tito Sotto III's proposal to conduct surprise random drug testing among Senate employees. According to Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, he has long supported the call for random drug testing of all Senate officials and employees. Villanueva is confident that under the leadership of Senate President Chiz Escudero, this step can be continued and this is also an opportunity to reaffirm the commitment o…
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