Manila Bulletin
Senate ready to accord ex-President Duterte respect, dignity in drug war probe
Senator Bato Dela Rosa confirmed that former President Rodrigo Duterte will attend the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on October 28 concerning the war on drugs.
This confirmation comes after Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel had expressed uncertainty about Duterte's attendance earlier in the week.
Pimentel stated that the hearing will proceed with or without Duterte's presence, given the number of invited resource persons and witnesses.
The Senate is planning for three to four hearings on the matter, depending on the flow of the investigation.
Earlier this week, Duterte declined to appear before the House Quad Committee due to not feeling well.
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Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III stated that former President Rodrigo Duterte's attendance at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee probe into the drug war on October 28 is now unsure, contradicting earlier assurances from Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa.
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte deferred his appearance at a House Quad Committee hearing on alleged extrajudicial killings during his administration's war on drugs, citing ill health.
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Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III stated there is no need to invite former President Rodrigo Duterte to future hearings concerning the drug war.
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The Senate blue ribbon committee commenced an investigation into the drug war conducted during the Duterte administration on Monday, October 28.
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The Senate blue ribbon committee will investigate the war on drugs of the Duterte administration, as agreed upon by senators.
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