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Remulla Reimburses Vice Mayor for Drug Test Expenses
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has reimbursed Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio of Reina Mercedes, Isabela for the P28,011 cost of a drug test. The reimbursement came after Remulla challenged the vice mayor to undergo the test amid allegations of drug use.
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