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'Di tayo papayag sa kadiliman': Romualdez defends quad-comm's probe on Duterte drug war
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez affirmed the commitment of the House of Representatives to continue its quad committee probe into the previous administration's war on drugs and alleged extrajudicial killings.
He vowed that he would not allow the country to plunge back into "darkness" or allow the time of evil to reign once more.
Romualdez declared that the House will not succumb to any pressure or intimidation aimed at hindering the investigation.
He asserted that those attempting to obstruct the search for truth and justice will ultimately fail.
The Speaker emphasized that the House stands on the 'right side of history' and will remain steadfast despite challenges and opposition.
The probe, which is being carried out by the House quad-committee, is examining the former president Rodrigo Duterte's anti-illegal drug campaign.
This campaign allegedly has a death toll of over 30,000.
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