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House quad committee wants deeper probe into alleged drug ties of Paolo Duterte, allies
The House of Representatives quad committee has called for deeper probes into several personalities, including Alice Guo and Michael Yang, to establish their connections to illegal drug trade and Pogo-related illicit activities.
The committee, led by Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, presented a progress report indicating that more investigation is needed before filing complaints against these individuals.
Specifically, Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte and former presidential economic adviser Michael Yang are among those requiring further scrutiny for alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade and shabu importation.
The report also highlighted the need to investigate Alice Guo, a dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor, and other individuals for their alleged links to illegal activities within Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) hubs.
Other personalities mentioned in the report requiring further inquiry include former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and businessman Tony Yang.
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