Quad committee hearing proceeds with Duterte's attendance

The quad committee hearing scheduled for Wednesday proceeded as confirmed by Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, despite initial confusion and cancellation notices.

Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte expressed anticipation over his expected presence at the House of Representatives' quad committee on Wednesday morning.

Rep. France Castro clarified via an urgent notice that the 11th Public Hearing would proceed as scheduled at 9:30 a.m., disregarding earlier cancellations, to take advantage of Duterte's potential attendance.

Duterte arrived at the Batasang Pambansa complex's People's Center at 9:57 a.m. on Wednesday accompanied by his former spokesperson, lawyer Salvador Panelo.

Retired colonel Royina Garma's testimony about a rewards system for cops involved in anti-drug operations has bolstered lawmakers' belief that there were irregularities during Duterte's drug war.

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