Manila Bulletin
Duterte to solons eyeing POGO probe: Present proof of allegations
Lawmakers are calling for former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa to testify at an upcoming House probe into POGO-related crimes and drug war deaths.
The joint committee hearing, scheduled for August 15, will address serious concerns regarding these issues.
Ako Bicol party-list Representative Jill Bongalon emphasized the significance of the inquiry, stating that Duterte and Dela Rosa are considered material witnesses who could be masterminds behind the alleged illegal activities.
However, former President Duterte urged House officials to present evidence of their allegations before merging investigations on POGO crimes, illegal drugs, and his war on drugs.
He challenged lawmakers to focus on all forms of illegal gambling, not just POGO, citing 'jueteng' and other numbers games.
The House committees involved include those on Dangerous Drugs, Human Rights, Public Order and Safety, and Public Accounts.
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