Leah Salonga half brother nabbed for drugs
Lea Salonga's half-brother Philip Salonga was arrested by local police authorities last Friday, September 9 after being caught drug peddling in Pasig City. He was caught by the police after a buy-bust operation was conducted in a bar located in Julia Vargas Ave.Reports have indicated that the Quezon City Police Department (QCPD) Station 11 arrested the 37-year old Salonga for possession of a dozen ecstasy tablets, three packets of dried marijuana, a mobile phone and cash amounting to P14,000.
The Voice coach and singer Lea was not aware of her half-brother's drug-peddling activities and was shocked after discovering he was arrested by police authorities. QCPD Chief Senior Supt. Guillermo Eleazar confirmed Philip's arrest as he was identified by two drug peddlers who were also taken into custody by the police.
According to Manila Bulletin, 80 ecstasy tablets in total were retrieved from Salonga which was worth about P120,000. The other two drug peddlers claim that Salonga is the 'source' of drugs. As of now, no official statements of Philip Salonga's family members have been released regarding his arrest.
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| Photo courtesy of Mj Felipe / Twitter |
Through Mj Felipe of ABSCBN News, Leah Salonga issued his official statement saying that if his half brother is really guilty, he needs to take responsibility.
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