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Former president Rodrigo Duterte talks to the media after visiting the wake of former President Fidel V. Ramos at the Heritage Park in Taguig City on August 4, 2022. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File

Former president Rodrigo Duterte talks to the media after visiting the wake of former President Fidel V. Ramos at the Heritage Park in Taguig City on August 4, 2022. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News

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Rodrigo Duterte

Victoria Tulad

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/172959851411320220804-former-president-ramos-wake-GC-14.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Former president Rodrigo Duterte talks to the media after visiting the wake of former President Fidel V. Ramos at the Heritage Park in Taguig City on August 4, 2022. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Former president Rodrigo Duterte talks to the media after visiting the wake of former President Fidel V. Ramos at the Heritage Park in Taguig City on August 4, 2022. <em>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span>MANILA — The Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee has written former President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday to invite him to its first hearing on the Philippine War on Illegal Drugs on Monday, October 28.</div><div><span data-teams="true" id="isPasted"><span dir="ltr"></span></span></div><p>In the letter, Senator Koko Pimentel, Chair of the Subcommittee, directed Duterte to submit on or before October 25 his sworn statement or affidavit detailing his knowledge and possible participation on the said matter.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/11/garma-says-duterte-tapped-davao-model-on-killing-drug-suspects-2122">Garma says Duterte tapped &#x27;Davao Model&#x27; on killing drug suspects</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/12/why-garma-revealed-details-on-cash-for-killingss-under-duterte-1656">Why Garma revealed details on &#x27;cash-for-killings&#x27; under Duterte</a> </div><p>Pimentel said the Blue Ribbon investigates malfeasance, misfeasance and nonfeasance by government officers and employees. </p><p>Earlier on Tuesday, he explained that their inquiry will center on the War on Drugs under Duterte and the present administration.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/19/duterte-denies-cash-reward-system-in-war-on-drugs-1641">Duterte denies cash reward system in war on drugs</a> </div><p>Aside from Duterte, also expected to attend the hearing are Senators Ronald Dela Rosa and Bong Go who were linked to illegal activities under the War on Drugs, and former Senator Leila De Lima, among others. </p><div><strong>FAIR HEARING</strong> </div><p>Senate President Francis Escudero has assured that theirs will be a fair hearing even if it involves fellow Senators. </p><p>“Siguro ang makakapaghusga na diyan ‘yong nanonood ng pagdinig. Para sa akin ito na ang pinaka-fair kaya nga si Senator Pimentel ang Chair ng Komite, kaya nga Blue Ribbon Committee ang magche-chair bagaman recess kami,” Escudero said in a press conference on Tuesday. </p><p>Asked if Duterte will be given a VIP treatment being a former President, Escudero said, “Hindi naman sa walang special treatment pero inaasahan ko, at aasahan ko, at ine-expect ko na bibigyan siya ng buong paggalang ng Komite. Ulitin ko, hindi lamang bilang Pilipino, hindi lamang bilang tao pero bilang dating Pangulo ng ating bansa.”</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/22/comelec-admits-something-wrong-with-sc-ruling-on-premature-campaigning-1533">WATCH: Garma links Duterte, Bong Go to state-sanctioned killings</a> </div><p>According to Escudero, the attendance of a President or former President to a legislative inquiry is not surprising. </p><p>“Ginawa na rin ‘yan ni dating Pangulo Aquino, the late former President. Nag-attend siya ng pagdinig ng Senado , pinaliwanag din niya, at jinustify niya, ‘yung kaniyang mga aksyon, ‘yung kaniyang ginawa at hindi ginawa, ito naman ay kaugnay d’on sa issue ng SAF 44. So, bahagi ng ating demokrasya ang pag-a-attend ng kasalukuyan man o nakaraang Pangulo,” Escudero explained. </p><p>He said the hearing will be a chance for a person to defend himself and confront his accuser as it is part of due process. </p><p>“Mabibigyan sila ng pagkakataong magtanong, o hindi man mag-assert ng personal knowledge o nalalaman nila kaugnay sa bagay na ito. Marahil magandang pagkakataon din ‘yon para mabigyan sila ng pagkakataon mabigay ‘yong kanilang panig sa isyung ito.” </p><p>Meanwhile, Escudero brushed off the idea of having a joint investigation with the House of Representatives. </p><p>“While tempting, there is no provision in our rules, or provisions in the rules of the House for that to be done at this point in time and given that we are on recess we are not in a position to amend our rules in that regard,” he said. </p><p>Pimentel, in a message, said, “Mahirap gawin in reality. Maganda as a concept or idea.”</p>

<p>The Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee has written former President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday to invite him to its first hearing on the Philippine War on Illegal Drugs on Monday, October 28.</p>

The Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee has written former President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday to invite him to its first hearing on the Philippine War on Illegal Drugs on Monday, October 28.

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Senate invites ex-Pres. Duterte to war on drugs hearing, assures fairness

Victoria Tulad,

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Published Oct 22, 2024 08:11 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 22, 2024 09:51 PM PHT

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