The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) files a disbarment case before the Supreme Court against former Negros Oriental Rep. Jacinto “Jing” Paras and four lawyers, alleging their participation in a “honey trap” plot intended to frame Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. The NBI says the case is brought before the Supreme Court after its National Capital Region office proceeds to file the complaint at the SC in Manila.
According to the NBI, the four lawyers are Ruy Rondain, Orlando Mendiola, Patrick Criaga, and Josemilio Manuel Apostol. The NBI links them to the alleged preparation of a “script” or fabricated statements connected to the complaint against Recto. GMA News also reports that the NBI files the disbarment raps involving lawyers tied to the alleged plot, focusing on the filing itself rather than additional factual details.
Across the two outlets, both attribute the filing to the NBI, agree it is a disbarment action before the Supreme Court, and identify the matter as an alleged honeytrap plot against Recto.
