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Imee: Let courts decide on drug war accusations
Senator Imee Marcos suggested that the investigation into the Duterte administration's drug war should be brought to court instead of being conducted in the Senate.
Marcos proposed that pursuing legal action would prevent the probe from being perceived as partisan or self-serving.
She expressed concern that a Senate investigation might lead to conflicts with the House of Representatives and could be seen as exceeding the boundaries of legislative duties.
Marcos pointed out that substantial evidence regarding the drug war has already been presented during the House of Representatives' quad committee investigation.
She emphasized that any congressional inquiry should primarily focus on aiding legislation, such as identifying laws that may require amendment or revision.
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