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Former Bureau of Corrections  chief Rafael Ragos, a key witness who had recanted his testimony against former senator and now Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima, died on Tuesday.

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Former Bureau of Corrections Director General Rafael Ragos has passed away, his family announced on Tuesday, August 12.

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Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon confirmed to Philstar.com that the DOJ ordered its panel of prosecutors to withdraw the motion filed before Muntinlupa RTC Branch 204.

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Rafael Ragos
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Former Bureau of Corrections  chief Rafael Ragos, a key witness who had recanted his testimony against former senator and now Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima, died on Tuesday.

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Former Bureau of Corrections Director General Rafael Ragos has passed away, his family announced on Tuesday, August 12.

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Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon confirmed to Philstar.com that the DOJ ordered its panel of prosecutors to withdraw the motion filed before Muntinlupa RTC Branch 204.

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