Elderly Muslim jailed because he has same name as dead criminal: Senator Padilla

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Another mistaken identity case, this time involving a 62-year-old man, has reached the Senate.

The case of Mohammad Maca-Antal Said, who was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) on Aug 10, was raised by Senator Robinhood Padilla (pic) in a privilege speech on the Senate floor on Tuesday (Sept 5).