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Cayetano, Pimentel to lead Senate probe on Duterte's drug war
Senator Pia Cayetano announced that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will conduct a public inquiry into the past administration's anti-drug campaign.
Cayetano, as the committee chairperson, assured that the investigation will be given significant attention.
The decision to hold a hearing was made in consultation with Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero.
Recognizing the importance of the drug war issue to the Filipino people, the Blue Ribbon Committee aims to address it thoroughly.
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III has been designated to lead the subcommittee probe due to Cayetano's other commitments.
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