Quad Committee recommends charges for 10 in Duterte era, proposes 15 new laws

The House Quad Committee will recommend filing complaints against at least 10 individuals linked to illegal drug trade, POGOs, and extrajudicial killings under the Duterte administration and push for the passage of 15 new remedial laws stemming from its inquiry.

Panel chair Robert Ace Barbers disclosed that key agencies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Ombudsman, and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will be present during the report submission next week.

Barbers confirmed that among those recommended for charges are individuals still in active public service, as well as retired or recently retired officials.

The QuadComm’s progress report, which includes its initial recommendations, is set to be delivered during a plenary session before Congress begins its Christmas recess on December 21.

In addition to recommending criminal and administrative charges, Barbers revealed that the committee would propose 15 pieces of remedial legislation based on findings from their 12-day investigation into drug war deaths and POGO-related crimes.