Pangilinan: Network of ranking execs protects agri smugglers

MANILA, Philippines — Smugglers of agricultural commodities are allegedly being protected by a network of high-ranking officials from private and government agencies, according to Sen. Kiko Pangilinan. At a press conference on Wednesday, Pangilinan was asked whether he had already obtained information about the identity of the smugglers’ protector, and he confirmed that he had.