MANILA, PhilippinesIlocos Sur Rep. Ronald Singson has declined the offer of assistance made by the Philippine consulate in Hong Kong following his arrest at the Chinese territory's airport for alleged drug trafficking early this month. In a report to the home office, the consulate said its officials visited Singson in jail on Monday to offer assistance but the latter said he had already retained the services of a private counsel who was representing him in court proceedings. 'We will treat Mr....
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