PDEA to conduct own probe on Hayden-Katrina sex scandal

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) will have its own probe on the Hayden Kho-Katrina Halili sex video scandal to check reports that the two were into illegal drugs. PDEA director general Dionisio Santiago said the investigation would start with Kho's mother, Irene, who accused Halili introducing her son to drugs. “The investigation will start with the mother who claimed on television that her son gets illegal drugs from Katrina who, in turn, gets the supply from a certain Omar," Santiago said in a statement released Tuesday. The hearing is set on May 29 at 1:30 p.m. Santiago said they have been receiving reports about the use of illegal drugs in the showbiz industry but lacked enough proof to substantiate the claims. “We have been waiting for the perfect moment to validate this information. This incident with Katrina and Kho provided us with the opportunity to finally step in and probe the extent of illegal drug use in show business," Santiago said. He added that their probe would not stop with Halili and Hayden. “We want to get to the source who supplies them with illegal drugs. We expect to uncover the trails. We will get to the bottom of this," Santiago said. - Aie Balagtas See, GMANews.TV