Paras’ lawyer dismisses ‘mastermind’ tag in alleged ‘honey trap’ scheme

MANILA, Philippines — The legal counsel of former Negros Oriental Rep. Jacinto “Jing” Paras rejected Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s tag of the ex-lawmaker as the alleged “mastermind” (“pasimuno”) behind an alleged “honey trap” scheme targeting some officials. “At this stage, there has been no finding by any court, nor has any competent