DILG eyes human trafficking charge vs. former Cabinet official Jing ParasThis 2018 photo shows former Cabinet official Jacinto “Jing” Paras when he served as labor undersecretary. Remulla described Paras as a principal person of interest after women rescued in the trafficking operation allegedly identified him. Paras denies involvementThe National Bureau of Investigation earlier summoned Paras and Rep. Leandro Leviste (Batangas, 1st District) over their alleged involvement in the scheme. "Congressman Paras categorically denies participating in any unlawful conspiracy or any alleged scheme to frame any public official," the statement read. "Sasabihin ko na lang na, dahil kilala mo ako, alam mong hindi ako sinungaling, at totoo ang sinasabi kong 'Gawang Recto' lang ang kwentong ito.