MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives' quad committee invited former president Rodrigo Duterte to its hearing on Tuesday, October 22, as it continues to investigate alleged extrajudicial killings during the drug war implemented under his watch.
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives' quad committee invited former president Rodrigo Duterte to its hearing on Tuesday, October 22, as it continues to investigate alleged extrajudicial killings during the drug war implemented under his watch.The invitation was conveyed in a letter signed by panel chairman and Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers.
The Senate is also considering holding an inquiry.Last Friday, House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to establish an independent fact-finding commission to investigate extrajudicial killings tied to the previous administration's war on drugs.He said the proposed commission should operate independently of the executive and legislative branches.
Quad Panel Invites Ex-President Duterte To Attend Probe
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