The Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee will resume hearings on the controversial war on drugs in January 2025, following amendments to Senate rules that empower the panel to cite individuals in contempt. The hearings will focus on allegations of cash rewards for police officers involved in extrajudicial killings.
Ram SuperableThe Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee, under the leadership of Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel , is preparing to resume hearings on the controversial war on drugs initiated during the Duterte administration.
The hearings are scheduled to take place in January 2025, with Pimentel emphasizing a thorough examination of allegations regarding cash rewards for police officers involved in extrajudicial killings of drug suspects.
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