ON TRIAL. Julian Roberto Ongpin talks to students who visited his art gallery in Makati in this December 2015 photo. The 29-year-old billionaire's son is facing a no-bail case of possession of illegal drugs. (Photo courtesy JOYA Facebook) MANILA - Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday advised Julian Roberto Ongpin to cooperate once he is slapped with illegal drug possession charges so that he will have the chance to clear his name. Guevarra said it is up to the Regional Trial Court of San Fernando City, La Union to rule on whether there is probable cause to proceed with the trial of the 29-year-old son of former Trade minister and billionaire Roberto V. Ongpin. No bail was recommended by the DOJ panel of prosecutors. "It is best for the accused to submit himself to the jurisdiction of the court so that he will have all the time and opportunity to defend himself in a fair and impartial trial," Guevarra told the media via text message. "If t
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