Manila Bulletin
Will Caramat spill beans on Duterte drug war killings? Barbers is mum on it
Active and retired police officers have expressed willingness to provide information regarding abuses committed during the previous administration's anti-illegal drug war.
Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, chair of the Committee on Dangerous Drugs, confirmed receiving "feelers" from individuals who can aid in the investigation but refused to name them, citing safety concerns.
The upcoming inquiry by the House quad-committee will examine potential connections between Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), Chinese syndicates, the illegal drug trade, and extrajudicial killings (EJKs).
Barbers welcomed anyone willing to share the truth during the committee hearings, assuring that their testimonies would be accepted and carefully evaluated.
Witnesses may choose to testify in open hearings or closed-door sessions, depending on national security concerns or personal safety.
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The House of Representatives has formed a "quad comm," an unprecedented committee composed of four panels, to jointly investigate alleged links between Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), Chinese syndicates, the illegal drug trade, and extrajudicial killings (EJKs).
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Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers stated that the International Criminal Court (ICC) can utilize records from ongoing House of Representatives quad-committee hearings concerning illegal activities, including the previous administration's war on drugs, Pogo, and human rights violations.
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Four House committees will hold their first organizational meeting on August 12 to discuss ground rules for their joint investigation into illegal activities involving Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), the illegal drug trade, and human rights violations during the previous administration's drug war.
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