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Ex-president Duterte skips House quadcom hearing on EJKs
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.
Duterte's legal counsel requested the hearing be rescheduled to after November 1, after receiving the invitation on October 18 for the October 22 session.
The PNP confirmed the invitation was directed to Duterte or his representative.
Lawmakers criticized Duterte's absence, with some calling it an obstruction of the people's right to know and seek justice.
House Assistant Minority Leader Arlene Brosas stated that Duterte's refusal hinders the public's right to know and seek justice for crimes committed during the war on drugs.
House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro moved to cite Duterte for contempt if he fails to attend the next hearing, comparing his and his daughter's evasiveness.
Duterte faces accusations from inmates regarding the ordering of killings of three Chinese citizens convicted of drug charges in August 2016.
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