Hontiveros to gov't: Help expedite release of Percy Lapid's son in US

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Senator Risa Hontiveros called on the government on Friday to assist in securing the release of Mark Mabasa, son of slain broadcaster Percy Lapid, from the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in California.

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