Reina Mercedes Vice Mayor Respicio Tests Negative for Drugs Amidst Public Confrontation
Reina Mercedes, Isabela Vice Mayor Harold Respicio has tested negative for illegal drugs following a public confrontation with a local government official. The incident has sparked debate over the cost of drug testing.
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