Duterte son seeks probe of EJKs in past 25 years
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte wants Congress to investigate extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and human rights abuses in the country over the past 25 years.
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Show-cause order issued vs ex-Duterte adviser Yang
THE House committee on dangerous drugs yesterday issued a show-cause order to Chinese businessman Michael Yang, an economic adviser of former President Rodrigo Duterte, to explain why he did not attend the panel’s hearing on the discovery of 560 kilos of shabu in a warehouse in Mexico, Pampanga in September last year.
Tolentino expresses respect for Zubiri amid Marcos-Duterte conflict
MANILA, Philippines — Newly elected Senate majority leader Francis Tolentino said he respected the feelings of former Senate president Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, who said that he was a victim of the growing Marcos-Duterte rift.
Duterte exec: Noynoy admin OK’d Ayungin status quo
MANILA, Philippines — It was the second Aquino administration that first made a commitment in 2013 not to have the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal repaired, a former official of the previous Duterte administration told a congressional panel yesterday.
Duterte execs no-show at House hearing on gentleman’s agreement
MANILA, Philippines — Former Cabinet members did not appear at yesterday’s initial hearing of two House committees on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s supposed “gentleman’s agreement” with China over the Ayungin Shoal.
Trust, performance ratings of Marcos, Duterte decline — OCTA
MANILA, Philippines — The trust and performance ratings of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte suffered declines in the latest survey conducted by OCTA Research.
Duterte execs skip House hearing on 'secret deal' with China
MANILA, Philippines — A joint committee of the House of Representatives agreed to issue a show cause order against former Cabinet members under then-President Rodrigo Duterte after they failed to attend the first hearing on the former president's alleged secret deal with China.
House panel to probe drug EJKs; Duterte not invited
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ committee on human rights is set to start next week its investigation on alleged extrajudicial killings related to the war on illegal drugs during the time of former president Rodrigo Duterte.