DOJ, NBI dared: Catch billionaire agri smugglers

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday challenged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation to go after wealthy agricultural smugglers to prove that they are not “untouchable.” During the Senate hearing on the DOJ’s proposed 2027 budget, Pangilinan questioned both agencies over the dismissal of agricultural smuggling cases