61% of Filipinos back House probe on drug war, POGOs

A Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy indicates that 61% of Filipinos support the House Quad Committee's investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings, illegal drugs, and POGOs connected to the Duterte administration's drug war.

The survey, conducted from November 26 to December 3, 2024, also revealed that 11% of respondents oppose the inquiry, while 24% remain undecided.

Support for the investigation varied across regions and socio-economic classes, with the National Capital Region showing the highest approval at 73% and Class E at 52%.

The House Quad Committee has adopted recommendations for criminal charges against former President Duterte and his top aides.

Quad committee leaders described the survey results as a "clear mandate" from the people to pursue justice and expose the truth behind systemic abuses.

A significant 37% of respondents wanted the panel to pinpoint government officials involved in the alleged extrajudicial killings, illegal drugs, and illegal POGOs.