Hontiveros seeks release of Percy Lapid’s son detained in US

Inquirer.net - Oct 2, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Friday appealed to US Immigration authorities for the immediate release of Mark Mabasa, son of slain broadcast journalist Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa, who has been detained in California since Sept. 21. Mabasa is being held at the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center, according to his

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