Ex-military comptroller’s wife needed 5-mg valium to face Senate
MANILA, Philippines — A five milligram valium is what the wife of former military comptroller Jacinto Ligot took before facing the Senate that is investigating her and her family’s unexplained wealth.
Erlinda Ligot herself admitted this when Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada noted her confidence in answering questions, apparently compaired to her demeanor when she first appeared in the hearing last March 3.
“Mukhang confident na confident kayong sumagot,” said Estrada.
“Naka-valium po ako,” Mrs. Ligot answered.
Despite this, she evaded questions by Estrada by repeatedly invoking her rights against self-incrimination.
At one point, Estrada asked Ligot how much valium she took before she appeared in the hearing.
Article continues after this advertisement“Five milligrams po. Dadagdagan ko pa ba…?” asked Mrs. Ligot.
“Nasa sa’yo yan, hindi ko naman katawan yan,” Estrada retorted.
