MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa said on Wednesday that he would not attend the hearing by the House of Representatives on the war on drugs under his former boss, then president Rodrigo Duterte, even as he has yet to receive an invitation from the committee that would take on the inquiry.
This developed after the House Committee on Human Rights approved the day before a motion by Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas to invite the former leader, ex-senator Leila de Lima, and Dela Rosa. The committee's decision was based on their roles and involvement in the war on drugs. Dela Rosa's decision was not his alone but was based on the advice of Senate President Francis Escudero.
I must adhere to the long-standing tradition in the Senate to follow our top leader,' Dela Rosa said in English and Filipino, underlining the significance of institutional practices.'The Senate President responded, 'No, you don't have to attend.' This is because in the Senate, it breaks inter-parliamentary courtesy when they mention a senator's name during their hearings.
Rosa Won't Attend House Probe On Drug War
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